Voter suppression is not democratic, and I am not understanding why we are here trying to malign a gentleman who worked vigorously to enhance the opportunity for all Americans to vote.
Summer Lee: “Voter suppression is not democratic, and I am not understanding why we are here trying to malign a gentleman who worked…”
On the recordApril 15, 2013
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Jackson Lee defends Tom Perez's efforts against voter suppression.
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