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Hakeem Jeffries: “As I traveled the country, people talked about the Virginia…”

Featuring: Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic | U.S. House New York, 8th Congressional District

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Hakeem Jeffries Urges Voters To 'End The Era Of Voter Suppression Once And For All' In Midterms

Published | Video Starts at 00:13

Because the stakes are so high. And I want to thank the people of Virginia. You did a tremendous thing in November which inspired so much hope all across the land. As I traveled the country, people talked about the Virginia example and the work that you all put into play. And now I know, because here in Virginia, y' all stay voting. Y' all stay voting. But that's a great example for the American teacher. (00:13–00:22)

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Asserts that the efforts in Virginia are being recognized and discussed across the United States.

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