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On the recordNovember 29, 2021
She was a fighter for education. She loved children. And she was always happy. She was -- but she was fighting as she was happy. She was very optimistic. She was a fighter for voting rights, for civil rights, for women`s rights.
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Bill Lee
Republican · Tennessee
Source
msnbc.com

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Barbara Lee reflects on the legacy of Carrie Meek, highlighting her advocacy for education and civil rights.

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