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On the recordJune 24, 2009
I do think Federal crimes should be limited to matters of national importance. I don't know of a more important subject than the principles of our Nation and embracing diversity.
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Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York

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Schumer emphasizes the importance of federal laws on diversity and national principles.

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