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On the recordFebruary 3, 2019
If we want to believe in one person, one vote, government of and by and for the people, then we must guard, protect, hold, and fight for voting rights, including Section 5.
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Al Green
Democratic · Texas

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Emphasizing the importance of protecting voting rights and Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

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