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John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021

Floor Speech

Date: Aug. 24, 2021
Location: Washington, DC

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Ms. ADAMS. Madam Speaker, Congressman John Lewis earned his reputation as the conscience of this body because of his leadership during the long march for equal rights at the ballot box.

John and so many people of conscience and courage were arrested, beaten, bruised, and even murdered. The memory of being denied the right to vote still dwells in the minds of countless Americans. Many of those minds, like John's, survived crushing blows to the skull to earn that right.

John fought and bled for voting rights. He led the charge for voting rights. He should be honored by passing this bill drafted in his name.

We have had the promise of one man, one vote since the birth of this country, and we can't backslide on this progress.

The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act will help us get to the promised land where every person has the right to vote.

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