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Tony Hall: “generations have passed since the end of slavery. In that time, Congress has done much to undo the effects of that…”

On the recordJune 12, 1997
generations have passed since the end of slavery. In that time, Congress has done much to undo the effects of that horrible wrong, but we have never apologized. And I was stunned to learn that fact from the Congressional Research Service. Today I will introduce a resolution apologizing to the African- Americans whose ancestors suffered as slaves. My resolution will not fix the lingering injustice resulting from slavery, but reconciliation begins with an apology. I hope this apology will be a start of a new healing between the races. Though no one alive today is responsible for slavery, all Americans share our shameful heritage and we all suffer from the consequences of a divided Nation. Therefore, it is fitting for the Congress, as the representatives of the American people, to offer this apology. This apology is long overdue, but it is never too late to admit we were wrong and ask for forgiveness.
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Tony Hall
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Introducing a resolution to apologize for the legacy of slavery in the United States.

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