We must fight these dangerous attempts to restrict the right to vote and restore confidence in our democracy by ensuring that every eligible American has access to the ballot. That's why, in honor of my late friend and voting rights pioneer, Congressman John Lewis, I've been proud to introduce a bill that bears his name. It's the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Amendment Act. It restores and strengthens the Voting Rights Act. I'm working with Senator Warnock of Georgia, who is co sponsoring this bill with me, and we're going to try to make sure as it stays in court our day in the Senate. (15:43–15:51)
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