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On the recordOctober 12, 2011
But he did. He came with some of the most landmark legislation with reference to civil rights and voting rights in the history of this country, the same thing that I see happening right now on the ground with President Santos. Landmark, for the first time ever, legislation addressing the rights of African Colombians; and because of the work of Mr. Levin, also landmark rights addressing the rights of all in labor. I think that it's a positive thing and we should pass this Colombia free trade agreement because we are moving in the right direction. We're not there yet, but we're moving in the right direction. {time} 1340
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Gregory Meeks
Democratic · New York

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