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On the recordJune 6, 2026
Because if we don't stand up, then who? If not us, then who? And I don't want to be judged by future generations and say, 'hey, you were sitting on the sidelines when everything spiraled out of control. Where were you? Where was your voice? Where was your power?'
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Kathy Hochul
Democratic · New York

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Remarks at the African American Clergy and Elected Officials meeting.

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