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Al Green: “It was one of the most uplifting experiences seeing what people do to exercise their right to vote.”

On the recordJanuary 2, 2017
It was one of the most uplifting experiences seeing what people do to exercise their right to vote.
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Al Green
Democratic · Texas

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Ambassador Green reflects on witnessing the democratic process in Burma.

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