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On the recordAugust 11, 2021
I can’t really afford to be scared. When I know that I walk in my position only because of those that came before me, such as John Lewis -- I had the pleasure of being with two of his brothers today -- I can’t be worried about that. All I have got to do is continue to fight for democracy.
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Jasmine Crockett
Democratic · Texas
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msnbc.com

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Representative Crockett expresses her determination to fight for democracy despite the risks involved.

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