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On the recordMay 14, 2021
How in the world would do something in a partisan way right now when there’s so much animosity and so much disbelief? So, we have to bring it together. And John Lewis Voting Right Act says no matter who you are, no matter what color of your skin. No matter what -- as long as you’re an American citizen, you have not only a right but an obligation to vote, and we sure as heck shouldn’t make it more difficult.
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Joe Manchin
Democratic · West Virginia
Source
msnbc.com

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Manchin emphasizes the importance of the John Lewis Voting Rights Act and the need for bipartisan support.

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