Cory Booker: “The Voting Rights act was perhaps one of the most important…”

“Quote, allowing race to play any part in government decision making represents a departure from the constitutional rule that applies in almost every other context. Do you think race should be used as a factor to draw congressional lines? The Voting Rights act was perhaps one of the most important acts in the history of our country. in securing our democratic ideals. All are created equal. All are imbued with certain unalienable rights.” (04:42–04:48)

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