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On the recordJune 18, 2019
An honest reckoning with the Federal Government's role in protecting the institution of slavery has been a leading priority in my congressional career.
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Jerry Nadler
Democratic · New York

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Nadler emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the government's role in slavery.

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