… relationships and that you can't just want something from the people without also giving them a reason to believe that there is an option and that things can change. And If we don't put the resources into the Southern states, then things may not change and it's a self-fulfilling prophecy. I really appreciate you using that story as emblematic because when I think about the conversation that we're having nationally about Democracy. (17:18–17:27)
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Asserts that lack of resources in Southern states perpetuates existing issues.
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