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On the recordOctober 16, 2025
I know his remarks have been condemned across the board by Democrats in the commonwealth of Virginia, and that’s the right thing to do.
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Hakeem Jeffries
Democratic · New York
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usatoday.com

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Jeffries commented on the condemnation of Jones' remarks by Virginia Democrats.

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