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Jim Clyburn: “The Emancipation Proclamation, that was an executive order. This country never passed legislation to outlaw slavery.”

On the recordNovember 9, 2020
The Emancipation Proclamation, that was an executive order. This country never passed legislation to outlaw slavery.
Said by
Jim Clyburn
Democratic · South Carolina
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Clyburn draws historical parallels to emphasize the power of executive orders.

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