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On the recordNovember 9, 2020
Remember, Joy, the Emancipation Proclamation, that was an executive order.
Said by
Jim Clyburn
Democratic · South Carolina
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Clyburn highlights the historical significance of executive orders in enacting major changes.

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