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Gretchen Whitmer: “Elliot Larson, Civil Rights act, so that every person is…”

Featuring: Gretchen Whitmer, Democratic | Governor of Michigan

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One-on-one with Governors Whitmer & Beshear

Published | Video Starts at 11:10

And also where we've got an economy that creates opportunity for everyone, an affordable house, a way to get health care that you need, fixing the damn roads. These are the fundamentals that help people get ahead. But so is Elliot Larson, Civil Rights act, so that every person is safe in their home and at their workplace. I think you can do all of the above and have a compelling story to tell. And I think that's something which is one of the reasons I identify as a Democrat. (11:10–11:17)

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Asserts that the Elliot Larson Civil Rights Act ensures safety at home and work for every person.

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