09/09/2019
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"exceptional conditions can justify legislative measures not otherwise appropriate."
"The States that were covered under section 5 were States with some of the most virulent histories of racial discrimination in voting."
"I will actually challenge the Senate, today or tomorrow will be a great day to honor him and pass that bill as we go forward."
"we are saddened greatly by the loss of a great American, great congressperson, but a great American and human being in Elijah Cummings"