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Summer Lee: You cannot have perception, widespread perception without reality.

On the recordFebruary 15, 2012
You cannot have perception, widespread perception without reality.
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Summer Lee
Democratic · Pennsylvania

Editor's note · Context

Jackson Lee emphasizes the importance of addressing perceptions of discrimination and communication issues.

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