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Jim Clyburn: “I always say, we can be no more or less than what our experiences allow us to be.”

On the recordAugust 16, 2020
I always say, we can be no more or less than what our experiences allow us to be.
Said by
Jim Clyburn
Democratic · South Carolina
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Clyburn discusses the importance of respecting diverse backgrounds and experiences in the Democratic Party.

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