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On the recordFebruary 16, 2021
We have gotten overwhelming support from organizations and others who are eager for us to have a conversation about reparations.
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Sylvia Rodriguez Garcia
Democratic · Texas

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Garcia emphasizes the need for discussions on reparations and California's history with slavery.

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