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Filemon Vela: I must say now I get it. Your--your testimony has been so compelling and shed so much light on the battle that you…

On the recordFebruary 3, 2019
I must say now I get it. Your--your testimony has been so compelling and shed so much light on the battle that you consistently wage to protect the very people for which the Voting Rights Act was passed.
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Filemon Vela
Texas

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Vela praises the importance of testimony regarding the Voting Rights Act.

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