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Summer Lee: I even applaud Miss--she pronounced the name, Uddin, because there may be occasions when I will be in the courts as well…

On the recordFebruary 27, 2012
I even applaud Miss--she pronounced the name, Uddin, because there may be occasions when I will be in the courts as well because of issues that I believe groups that I cherish or religious rights that we all cherish should be challenged.
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Summer Lee
Democratic · Pennsylvania

Editor's note · Context

Jackson Lee expresses support for challenging issues related to religious rights.

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