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Steve Cohen: An honest reckoning with the Federal Government's role in protecting the institution of slavery has been the leading…

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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