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Will Hurd: Well, I'm glad Tim Scott's following my lead. I was the first Republican to come out and say that slavery is not a jobs…

On the recordJuly 29, 2023
Well, I'm glad Tim Scott's following my lead. I was the first Republican to come out and say that slavery is not a jobs program, and anybody that is implying that there was an upside to slavery is insane.
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Will Hurd
Texas

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Will Hurd criticizes Ron DeSantis for his stance on slavery education and emphasizes that slavery should not be portrayed as having any positive aspects.

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