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On the recordMarch 17, 2021
there is no question that our words matter, our framing matters, and particularly as Members of Congress, when we use our platforms to continue slurs that are seen in a way that encourages racist hate crimes, it is a big problem.
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Pramila Jayapal
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

Jayapal emphasizes the impact of congressional language on hate crimes.

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