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Gregory Meeks: The reason why we have to have a CRA is because for over 200 years, this country has focused on race.

On the recordJuly 12, 2022
The reason why we have to have a CRA is because for over 200 years, this country has focused on race.
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Gregory Meeks
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Meeks emphasizes the historical need for the Community Reinvestment Act to address racial issues.

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