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Summer Lee: I would almost consider it a birthright, and in this historic town where I am reminded of the message of, I am a man--I…

On the recordSeptember 4, 2019
I would almost consider it a birthright, and in this historic town where I am reminded of the message of, I am a man--I am an American--I am a woman--I am an Native American--I am an African American--I am an individual deserving of that right.
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Summer Lee
Democratic · Pennsylvania

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Voting is a fundamental right for all individuals, regardless of background.

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