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Vincent Perez: “We all took an oath to uphold the Constitution, to not to…”

Featuring: Vincent Perez, Democratic | Texas House of Representatives, District 77

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'It Is Shameful': TX Lawmaker Vincent Perez Accuses GOP Of 'Racial Disparities' In Redistricted Map

Published | Video Starts at 07:23

I know you care about this institution and the way that we do business to serve the people of Texas with fairness. But, Mr. Speaker, We all took an oath to uphold the Constitution, to not to flagrantly violate it or to test its limits. This is shameful, what is happening here, Mr. Speaker. And with this map, I can no longer in good conscience, continue to support you. (07:23–07:30)

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Asserts that [Texas legislators] took an oath to uphold the Constitution and not violate or test its limits.

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