I have it right here, the Crooked Places Made Straight, in just a moment. I do want to start off, though, Senator, by asking you about The Voting Rights Act was weakened with the Supreme Court's recent ruling that a Louisiana map designed to protect minority representation amounted to a, quote, unconstitutional racial gerrymander. The decision opened the door to redistricting all across the country. Do you think race should be used as a factor to draw congressional lines, Senator? (00:30–00:44)
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