Chuck Schumer actually said...
The weekend shootings is part of an ugly patter, one that dates to the earliest days of this nation racism has always been and unfortunately still is the poison the poison of America. The original sin of slavery and the decades of racial terror discrimination, separate but equal, white supremacy and bigotry that followed unfortunately continue to exert poisonous influence on our society.
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Schumer discusses the historical roots of racism in America and its ongoing impact on society.
05/16/2022