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On the recordJanuary 28, 2019
So, to me, that is why we need the Voting Rights Act. That is why we need so much of what is in this bill.
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Sylvia Rodriguez Garcia
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes the necessity of the Voting Rights Act based on personal voting experiences.

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