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Jerry Nadler: It is not enough to go to Selma with John Lewis. You need to vote with John Lewis, and you need to respect his opinion…

On the recordMarch 11, 2019
It is not enough to go to Selma with John Lewis. You need to vote with John Lewis, and you need to respect his opinion, his work, his life's work, and pass the Voting Rights Act.
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Jerry Nadler
Democratic · New York

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Emphasizes the importance of voting rights and honoring John Lewis's legacy.

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