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I stand here before you today because I am seeking for all of us, the entire American family, to work together so we all experience the lyrics of a song that we can hear but not see: peace, love, and understanding.
Tim Scott Carolinian
Source
"Our American Family," speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate, July 13, 2016; Congressional Record
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- "Our American Family", U.S. Senate floor speech
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So while I thank God I have not endured bodily harm, I have felt the pressure applied by the scales of justice when they are slanted. I have felt the anger, the frustration, the sadness, and the humiliation that comes with feeling like you are being targeted for nothing more than being just yourself.
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