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Jerry Nadler: It's impossible to think of the Voting Rights Act without thinking of our dear colleague, John Lewis, who we all miss…

On the recordJanuary 19, 2022
It's impossible to think of the Voting Rights Act without thinking of our dear colleague, John Lewis, who we all miss greatly.
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Jerry Nadler
Democratic · New York

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Nadler reflects on John Lewis's legacy and the importance of the Voting Rights Act.

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