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On the recordMarch 17, 2021
words matter from our President, from our leaders, for anyone with a platform, which is why I'm here today to ask those of you who are leading us to speak out for us instead of encouraging hate.
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Sylvia Rodriguez Garcia
Democratic · Texas

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Garcia emphasizes the responsibility of leaders to combat hate speech.

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