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Jeff Merkley: “John Lewis said the right to vote is precious. It is almost sacred. It is the most powerful non-violent tool we have in…”

On the recordJuly 18, 2021
John Lewis said the right to vote is precious. It is almost sacred. It is the most powerful non-violent tool we have in a democratic society.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Merkley emphasizes the importance and sacredness of the right to vote.

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