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On the recordFebruary 16, 2021
Today's hearing on 'H.R. 40: Exploring the Path to Reparative Justice' gives us the opportunity to reflect on the shameful legacy of slavery and Jim Crow in this country and to examine how we can best move forward as a Nation.
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Jerry Nadler
Democratic · New York

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Nadler discusses the importance of addressing the legacy of slavery and racial injustice.

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