Our job is to stand up for the poor, the sick, and the afflicted.
Hakeem Jeffries: “Our job is to stand up for the poor, the sick, and the afflicted.”
On the recordJuly 4, 2025
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Jeffries emphasizes the responsibility to advocate for vulnerable populations.
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