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Jasmine Crockett: “I didn't see one black person [in the class of incoming…”

Featuring: Jasmine Crockett, Democratic | U.S. House, Texas, District 30

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Extended interview_ Jasmine Crockett talks through her first 2 weeks in Congress

Published | Video Starts at 20:10

Because unfortunately, you know, in fact, there was a class of incoming pilots that was there as I was leaving. I didn't see one black person [in the class of incoming pilots]. That's unfortunate. And we've got to do better. So we talked. They made sure I sat down with their DNI person. And so you Know, I had suggestions and thoughts. (20:10–20:17)

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Asserts the lack of diversity in a class of incoming pilots and the need for improvement.

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