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On the recordFebruary 16, 2021
An honest reckoning with the Federal Government's role in protecting the institution of slavery has been the leading priority of my congressional career.
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Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee

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Cohen emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the government's role in slavery.

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