This is a man who is worthy of being remembered, a man who is worthy of being honored. But my colleagues in the house on the Republican side, obviously pursuing some kind of different agenda than when I think many of us have been pursuing in terms of seeing the United States as a progressive, as having been imperfect by continuing to try to protect our union.
Allred emphasizes the importance of honoring Judge Hatchett and criticizes the agenda of his Republican colleagues.
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