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Peter DeFazio: “We must all see racism and racial injustice for the disease that it is and seek to implement solutions that uplift and…”

On the recordJune 8, 2020
We must all see racism and racial injustice for the disease that it is and seek to implement solutions that uplift and support our black and brown brothers and sisters and say with conviction, 'Black lives matter.'
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Peter DeFazio
Democratic · Oregon

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DeFazio calls for recognition of racism as a societal issue and advocates for support of marginalized communities.

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