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Good evening, and welcome to politicsnation. And youre looking at live pictures from selma, alabama, where Vice President Kamala Harris and other dignitaries, including myself, are crossing the bridge to commemorate the 59th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday, with just two days till Super Tuesday, election 2024 is very much on our mind. And joining me now is congressman steven horsford, democrat of nevada, and chair of the congressional black caucus. Congressman, mister chairman, its been nearly 60 years since john lewis and Josi At Williams and some 600 others first marched across that bridge, the Edmund Tennis Bridge you and i just marched across with the Vice President. And yet we still find ourselves contending with conservative forces, seeking to curtail Ballot Access for minority voters, or students. And in the case of alabama, dilute the power of the black vote. What are your thoughts, as the cbc chair, as we walked across that historic bridge, 59 years later, and still fighting for Voting Rights. The Supreme Court took section five out of the Voting Rights act. A trump appointed court in many ways. What was going through your mind . Well reverend al, its great to be here with you, in selma. Its great to have the Vice President joining, us along with the foot soldiers and who, 59 years ago, lead this march on Bloody Sunday. Unfortunately, it was a march that led to the beating, to the bleeding, and the near death of those marchers. I pushed one of them in the wheelchair, you are right next to. For people who saw the wheelchair, she was one of the original marchers on the bridge, that was tear gassed that day. And they are still here, marching for justice. Thats right. And as you said, the march 59 years ago was about Voting Rights. Four months after that march, 59 years ago they passed the Voting Rights act. The Civil Rights Act to follow. But now, we are contending with people who are trying to take away, or roll back, freedom,s rights, and opportunities. And thats why in this moment, it is so important for all of us to understand that it is time for us to take up this baton of justice, to run our race in this moment, and to make sure that we do not go back, that we continue to press forward. As we honor the work of activists like the late john lewis here at selma today, and ill never forget just a few years ago, he surprised us about three months, i believe before he died, and pulled up in a car. And he was feeble, and i was one of those that was on that bridge, right where i did the prayer today, he was. And he told us to keep fighting. The Vice President said that in her speech. But senate democrats, today, just reintroduced the Voting Rights legislation in his name, six months after the alabama cbc introduced the house version of the bill, which would restore federal oversight to states, and counties, with a history of voter discrimination. Assuming it passes the democratic majority senate, congressman, what kind of reception do you think you will get in the house . Well, two things reverend al. As you know, the house democrats, led by congress in the last congress, passed not only the john r. Lewis Voting Rights advancement act, but also the freedom to vote act. Not once, but twice. And it is incumbent upon the senate to move this legislation now. And its incumbent upon republicans to work with us, in the house, to get this legislation to the president. This is the first time in 40 years that republicans have not worked to reauthorize the Voting Rights act. And just think about it, this is about providing basic protections for people at the ballot box, so that they are not standing in long lines, without being able to be provided water, or food. Making sure that early vote and registration is accessible, to voters. And so, it is a fundamental right, because it is the right by which all other rights exist. Now we all heard the Vice President express her fears earlier about the perils currently facing our democracy. What are your concerns about the future of Voting Rights, if Republicans Retake the white house, and the senate, congressman, and mister chairman . Well first of all, donald trump said four years ago when he ran for president , to black america, what do you have to lose . And then he appointed the most conservative Supreme Court justices, who answered that question, by making decisions to take away fundamental freedoms, rights, and opportunities. First of all, the freedom for women to make their own decisions about their health care, the freedom for students and families to get relief from student debt. The ability for, the fullest fund, and programs like it to provide funding. Two programs. And now, these are the same people who have filed these lawsuits, who are trying to take Economic Opportunity away, by eliminating, or diversity, equity, and inclusion. Or programs that help uplift small businesses. And in this moment, we are sending a very clear message. We are not going back, we will not be silent, thats why weve called on major corporations to not only affirm their commitments to diversity, but really to uphold the commitments that they made around racial equity, and closing the racial wealth divide in this nation. Because i think a lot of people are they miss the fact that even some of these trials, the indictments, is what the former president has undermined peoples right to vote, to ask for votes in georgia, is to really undermine the big turnout of black voters there. But let me bring you another subject that i must raise while we are here talking at selma, the president , President Joe Biden and former president trump, both visited the texas mexico border last week, offering contrasting views of a Border Security fight that has come to dominate congress, and its priorities. Biden pushed a bipartisan Immigration Reform bill, trump condemned migrants, and praised the states governor, as he feuds with the administration over the states strict border policies. Where do you see this issue ahead this year, with so many republicans taking their cues from donald trump . Well just think about this. The senate, with a 70 vote margin, approved a bipartisan bill, to address Border Security. And because of donald trump saying, do not pass it, speaker johnson in the house said not only will we not pass, he wont bring it up for a vote. So rather than solving a problem, and addressing an issue, they are playing politics. They are putting politics over our nations security. The strengthening and providing the tools to our customs and Border Patrol agents, who desperately need resources, in addition to not approving the bipartisan bill, they wont approve funding. So, they are really hypocritical when it comes to this, and i really believe they want the problem to exist, because they want to use it for elections, and not actually to solve a problem for the american people. Thats wrong, and that is why donald trump needs to get out of the way, and let responsible leaders in congress do our job, and get a bill to the president that he can sign. All right, congressman mister chairman, steve the chair of the congressional black caucus. Thank you for being with us, live from selma, after Marching Cross the bridge. You are watching a special addition of politicsnation, from selma alabama, commemorating 59 years since Bloody Sunday. We will be right back, with much more of todays events, and guests. Todays events, and guests. Right now you can get a free footlong at subway. Just buy any footl in the app and get one free. Just scan the qr code and Enter Promo Code flbogo. It only works from The Other Side of the screen, buddy. You still got a land line in your house. Order now in the subway app. Everybody wants super straight, super white teeth. They want that Hollywood White smile. New sensodyne clinical white provides 2 shades whiter teeth and 24 7 sensitivity protection. I think its a great product. Its going to help a lot of patients. With nurtec odt, i can treat a migraine when it strikes and prevent migraine attacks, all in one. Dont take if allergic to nurtec. Allergic reactions can occur, even days after using. 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Welcome back. Live from selma alabama, to commemorate the 59th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday. Joining me now, with more on what the Biden Justice department is doing to protect and enforce our Voting Rights, is christian assistant u. S. Attorney general for civil rights. Thank you miss clark for being with, us great to have you on the show this weekend. We just crossed the edmund bridge along with hundreds of others, including Attorney General Merrick Garland himself was here. And of course Vice President harris. What did you take away from the crossing, and from her words . You have been working on hate crimes and civil rights cases, probably more diligently than any i can remember that had your position. What did you, what were you thinking marching across that bridge, and listening to the Vice President s words . This It Ministration is deeply committed to ensuring that every eligible american can have a voice in our democracy. And today is a reminder about the work that must be done, the work that happened in the past, the sacrifices made by those foot soldiers who crossed the bridge. But the reality is that we still face voter suppression, and ongoing voting discrimination today. And so, it was a pleasure to be here with Attorney General garland to understand our commitment to making sure that we use our federal Voting Rights laws to ensure that people are able to participate, and have voice in our democracy. Now, a new Brennan Center report finds the Voter Turnout Gap between white and black americans has grown, especially in counties with histories of racial discrimination, that were subject to federal oversight before the Voting Rights act was gutted by the Supreme Court in 2013. Is there anything as far as enforcement that the Justice Department can do to close these gaps, before november . The disparities revealed in this study are deeply troubling. This is the backsliding that we are seeing in the wake of the Supreme Court Shelby County decision. It is a reminder about the need for congress to restore the Voting Rights act, in the wake of that Shelby County decision. As more black people and people of color participate, sadly we are seeing jurisdictions put in place restrictive laws, that make it harder to register to vote, harder to vote. We are seeing discriminatory redistricting maps, and it is why we are Filing Lawsuits across the country, we are stepping in and filing in cases brought by private parties, to make sure we are doing everything that we can to push back against the discrimination, and to ensure that we have a vibrant democracy, where everyone can participate. Now, the Justice Department just put out a report finding pervasive gang violence, sexual assault, and restrictive Housing Practices at three mississippi prison, in violation of inmates Constitutional Rights. This report follows a 2022 doj investigation, of another state prison that found conditions to be unconstitutional. Whats at the core of the problem in mississippi . Yeah, you know, people do not surrender their civil and Constitutional Rights at the jailhouse door. And sadly, we see unconstitutional and inhumane conditions, into many of our jails and prisons. Its why we issued that Findings Report last week, with respect to Mississippi State prisons, and prior to that. We are using federal law to address this crisis across our country, particularly in the deep south, in places like mississippi, louisiana, south carolina, georgia, alabama, where officials are maintaining conditions that violate and run afoul of the constitution. Now ive been in memphis this tuesday with attorney ben to speak as the head of National Action network, at the funeral of marie moan mcgee, who died in sheriffs custody in january,. An autopsy later revealing that he had suffered from severe neglect, and insect infestations, after being held in Shelby County jail. The county Sheriffs Office was initiated, has initiated an internal investigation. But attorney is calling for a federal probe into Shelby County jail. But what are your thoughts about issues like this coming up, like we are dealing with in Shelby County . These issues are one of our highest priorities at the Justice Department, ensuring Law Enforcement accountability, standing up to the conditions that we see inside our jails and prisons. Investigating police departments, when we see systemic abuses of the law. This work is our highest priority, it is, why for example, we are fighting for justice for tyre nichols, and breonna taylor, and why we have fought for justice for george floyd. Its why we are investigating police departments. And i must say on george floyd, you all came in despite the state case, which was one. You still came in with federal. Thats right, thats right. Because the Justice Department is sending a loud message that we must have constitutional policing in our country, we must have Law Enforcement accountability. And when people violate the oath, and violate peoples civil and Constitutional Rights, we will step in to hold them accountable. Now finally, weve had the epa administration, instructors i should say, on the show several times, talking about environmental risks, disproportionately affecting black communities. And i understand the Justice Department just secured the first ever Environmental Justice settlement, under our civil rights laws. Here in alabama, where the states Public Health department has, was found to be negligent, in one of its heavilypopulated black counties. What more can you tell us about the settlement, and how it fits into the dojs Environmental Justice mission . This Justice Department is deeply committed to racial justice, and racial equity, and ensuring that we have Environmental Justice for vulnerable communities, thats a part of that work. And just a few miles from here in county, alabama, we indeed secured a historic first of its kind Environmental Justice settlement to deal with the lack of access to adequate waste water removal systems, which has exposed families and children to raw sewage. So we are working to put in place a remedy, and provide relief. So, whether you are talking about lead laced water, or illegal dumping, or exposure to raw sewage and Health Consequences that flow from that, we are doing everything that we can to stand up and ensure that we have Environmental Justice for vulnerable communities like all across our country. Christian clark, assistant u. S. Attorney, thanks for joining us. And now i want to welcome the Senior Adviser to the Democratic National committee, and former congressman of louisiana, cedric richmond. Let me go to you, cedric, thank you for being on. I want to get your thoughts on the day, as we commemorate the 59th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday. Here is some of what Vice President harris had to say, just about an hour ago. Freedom is fundamental to the promise of america. Freedom, is not to be given, it is not to be bestowed. It is hours by right. And the power behind the promise of freedom, has always been in the fate of her people. And our willingness to fight for freedom, be it on the fields of gettysburg, in the schools of little rock, on the streets of ferguson, and on this bridge right here in selma. What, what are your reflections on this somber day in our nations history . I think its a very clear reminder that the arc of the moral universe doesnt bend towards justice on its own. It bends towards justice because we make it, we pull it towards justice. And thats what our ancestors did, thats what john lewis and all of those Freedom Fighters did on that bridge that day. And its because of them that we have a more perfect union. But it also challenges us right now, in this day and age, to continue to fight for those freedoms. And i think that that is exactly what the Vice President was talking about. I think thats what the Biden Harris Administration is doing. And i think that as we get closer to november, and report reminds us that we have to, one, fight to participate in voting. But to, that we have to make sure that people understand why bother to vote, and whats in it for them. Now i mentioned the center as a new report this weekend, showing the turnout gap between white and non white voters has widened over the past decade, particularly in counties once subject to federal oversight by the federal Voting Rights act, that was gutted by the Supreme Court in 2013. Whats your reaction to this new data that has come out . Its not surprising. Its why the Voting Rights act is so important. Those that were subject to section five, they were subject to section five because they had a history of racial discrimination, and implementing barriers to people of color voting. And when the Supreme Court in the Shelby Decision stripped those protections from people in the south, and people in those section five states, those states systemically and strategically started implementing who barriers to voting all over again. And they seem to do with surgical precision, in terms of putting those barriers in front of people of color, to cast their vote. So in our world, and in my view, and what democrats fight for, is for everyone to participate and vote. And that way, we have a freedom of ideas, a competition of ideas, when we cast our ballot. But what republicans are doing far too often, is just trying to pick who is going to vote. And they consistently pick people who share their views, and enact barriers against people who dont. Now lets turn to Super Tuesday. Voters in more than a dozen states will cast their ballots in either democratic or republican primaries. President biden and donald trump are expected to dominate the contest. Meaning this could make, or break, the campaign of nikki haley. Whats your outlook on the elections this week . I think they are critical. I think your expectations are probably exactly right, that donald trump on the republican side will win the race to the right. And i think that it will be clear that President Biden is going to be the democratic nominee. We are going to have a rematch between President Biden, who wakes up every day fighting for the people of this country, and for working families, and donald trump on the other hand, who wakes up every day worrying about donald trump, and whats in it for him. And thats exactly what he said about our Service People when he said he called them suckers and losers. Because he didnt understand, whats in it for them. He doesnt understand that this country is better, because our veterans put their lives on the line. Whats in it is a democracy, whats in it is that we are the leaders of the free world. Whats in it is that we create opportunity for little Boys And Girls to grow up and be the best version of themselves, and achieve imaginable things. And so, i think, and i am ready for that competition, between President Biden and former Vice President trump. Because i think that we have a strong record to run on. And as bad as donald trump is, i dont think thats a reason to vote for joe biden on its own. Joe biden deserves to be reelected, because of the work that he and Vice President harris have been able to do for this country. Now also this week, President Biden is giving the state of the union address. Some democrats see the president s speech as an opportunity to reset impressions of him, and tamp down any concerns over his age. One major issue on the minds of voters and lawmakers, is the situation in gaza, which the Vice President spoke to today. What do you expect to hear from the president , and what, in your judgment, should he include . Well i think the president is going to talk about all of the monumental achievements he had, such as right now, the racial wealth gap. He has the closest its ever been. Weve increased black wealth by 60 , weve reduced black Child Poverty by 50 . And then when we talk about gaza and palestine and israel, i think what the president is going to do, is remind people that the reason why there is humanitarian aid in gaza right now, is because he called for it. The reason why there was a pause the first time, is because he is working every day to try to make that happen. Just like he has continue to do right now, so that we can have another pause. And so, the president is working on lasting and enduring peace, not temporary, not a short term peace, but he is working towards a long term solution. Its not easy, its never been done, and i think that he is doing a good job of staying focused on it. And we will see continued results there. Before you go, i must ask about some of Donald Trumps latest comments. As many were gathering this weekend to mark the 15th anniversary of Bloody Sunday in selma, the former president yesterday endorsed North Carolina Lieutenant Governor mark robinson, whos running for governor. Comparing him to Martin Luther king. Now robinson has a long history of controversial comments, including ones linking homosexuality to pedophilia. And he questions the holocaust. I mean, whats your reaction to trumps embrace of such a figure as robertson . On a schoolyard, i probably call it foolishness. But i really believe seriously, that it just shows that donald trump is not a serious person. He doesnt know anything about history, does know anything about black history, doesnt know anything about what makes this country great. He doesnt know that this is a country of immigrants, and that black and brown people at value to this country. And he doesnt know anything about the constitution, and the founding of the country. And i think every time he opens his mouth, it is very clear that he is making a mockery of the republican party. He is making a mockery of our constitution, and its just, unfortunately for republicans, i think its an embarrassment that he is the head of their party. Because he is just not serious, and he doesnt take this job seriously. Senior dnc advisor cedric richmond, thank you for being with us. Still to come, more live from selma, alabama, as we observe the 59th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday. Here is when we paused, and i lead as we do every year, a prayer, at the top part of that bridge. That bridge. No. No. Nuhuh. Yeah. Oh. Yes. Oh yeah. Yes. Isnt this great . Yeeaahhhh yeah, i could do a cartwheel in here. Oh hey would you like to join us . No. We would love to join you. This election is about who shares your values. No. We would love to join you. Let me share mine. Im the only candidate with a record of taking on maga republicans, and winning. When they overturned roe, i secured Abortion Rights in our state constitution. 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So, heres to now. Boost. Welcome back to politicsnation, we are live in selma alabama, where the march over the Edmund Pettus bridge to commemorate Bloody Sunday has just concluded. So lets not bring in tonight political panel. Doug jones, former democratic senator of alabama and the u. S. Senate. And david jolly, former republican congressman of florida. Let me go to you first dug. I want to start with you, because you are a native son of alabama. You and i have been together over this bridge in the last several years. What does this day, the 59th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday, mean to you . You know rev, i just want to echo everything that ive heard on this program, up to this minute. This is not just for alabama anymore, this is across this country, as we are seeing Voting Rights continue to be under siege, in state houses and secretary of states offices. And it is so important that people understand what is happening there. Its important that people look back on the history. And thats, thats something that i dont think we do enough of. We dont understand the sacrifices that people made, just to get the right to vote. We think weve been a democracy since the constitution was adopted, but we havent. We really werent a full democracy until the Civil Rights Act was enacted, until the Voting Rights act was enacted. So weve got to protect the Voting Rights, and i just, i am not there today, and i feel an empty space in my heart about not being there. Because it is so important for people to understand and recognize that it is the strength of this country, and it is how we survive as the greatest country on earth. David, what can you share about your thoughts on the day up . I think its of course important to commemorate the events. But i think its also important, to pledge to continue to work towards greater justice and greater access for communities of color, the very cause that was fought for on that day. And i cant escape the partisan implications of this. It is largely republicans who, today, have continued to become more creative in reducing access to the ballot box, and trying to chase what they call race neutral or colourblind which is really establishing white majority lines, in communities where they dont like how the lines currently set. And finally rev, on policy, when it comes to education, health care, access to health care. When it comes to taxes, the economy, jobs, the idea of ladders of opportunity. Republicans have a tell, where they say well, we favor equality of opportunity. Well i would say to republicans today, the equality of opportunity is not a reason to abandon policies, its a reason to create policies. Its a calling for policy change. Because if republicans suggest we need equality of opportunity, we dont have that today. So first, stop actively working against communities of color to achieve equity. And instead, lets start working towards this equality of opportunity, that should be the dream we are all chasing. Doug, in two days, Super Tuesday gets underway. And more than a dozen states. Donald trump is looking to sweep the primaries, as it leads a delegate count, 200 and 47 to 44. We could be nearing the end of nikki haleys campaign, who has vowed to staying in the race at least through tuesday. This morning on meet the press, haley had this to say, let me play it for you. You did sign a press, an rnc pressure, to support the eventual nominee. Do you still feel bound by that pledge . I have always said that i have serious concerns about donald trump. I have even more concerns about joe biden. So is that a no . Are you bound by the rnc pledge . The rnc pledge. I mean, at the time of the debate, we had to take it to where, would you support the nominee. In order to get on that debate stage, you said yes. The rnc is now not the same rnc. So you are no longer bound by that pledge . No, i think i will make what decision i want to make. But thats not something im thinking about. Up is haley smart to drop the pledge . You know rev, i just had a different take, i just see that as a candidate who really has no real path, but do and say whatever it takes to advance her candidacy. She said whatever it took the last time, now she is saying something different. I mean, thats not a serious president ial candidate. So look, i dont think shes bound, i dont think that the rnc can actually do that after the fact. But you know, heres the thing. Its Super Tuesday weve got coming up, we are going to see joe biden, once again dominating, even though hes got a couple of folks against him. He is going to dominate. Donald trump is going to once again show weakness. He is not dominating these primaries. He is winning them, and they are winner primaries, but he is not dominating these primaries the way he should be, and running essentially as an incumbent. And i think that that bodes very well for biden in november, and not so well for donald trump come november. Now meanwhile, david, its primary day in the nations capital. Nikki haley has one of the best shots at winning a primary in d. C. The Trump Campaign is so concerned, that they have told lobbyists that they are checking the rules to see who doesnt vote. And if not, they wont have access to trump if he were to win the white house. What do you make of this veiled threat . Is trump scared he is going to lose the primary . I just think donald trump is corrupt, and his corruption knows no ends, and look, the d. C. Primary wont have a Significant Impact on the total delegates don from is going to win this, nikki haley, i agree with the senator, cant make up her mind. And when you stand in the middle you get run over. And she is about to get run over. The question is, where do her voters go . Because we know a number of her voters have said they simply will not vote for donald trump. Many will, and nikki haley probably will, just by what she said this morning. But where does that constituency that showing up as 30 of republicans, where do they go in november . That is a constituency that can be part of the biden coalition, and ensures he beats donald trump this november. All right, doug jones and david jolly, thank you both for being with us. Still to come, more live from selma alabama, as we observe the 59th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday. We will be right back. Iversaryy sunday. We will be right back. Type 2 diabetes . Discover the ozempic® trizone. I got the power of 3. I lowered my a1c, cv risk, and lost some weight. In studies, the majority of people reached an a1c under 7 and maintained it. Im under 7. Ozempic® lowers the risk of major cardiovascular events such as stroke, heart attack, or death in adults also with known heart disease. Im lowering my risk. Adults lost up to 14 pounds. I lost some weight. Ozempic® isnt for people with type 1 diabetes. Dont share needles or pens, or reuse needles. 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Welcome back to the special addition of politicsnation, from saum alabama, coming to you live from the Beautiful National Voting Rights museum, and institute. And joining me now is torre. American Civil Rights Activist, and lawyer, who was alabamas first black woman judge. Thank you for joining me today. Youre the founder of this museum. But i wanted you to go back and tell people how the whole struggle that led to Bloody Sunday happened. Jimmy lee jackson, and i mean, you taught us when i was much younger, this didnt just come out of somewhere. Tell us about Jimmy Lee Jackson. Thank you reverend al. Of course, thats the whole book. Within a few minutes, jimmy lee in and was eventually living in maryland at the time. And james had been arrested. And new to save his life, they organized, they marched. Because the plan was to kill james orange. And the process of that night, more was shot, and killed. He actually died here, in selma. If but thats what led to the march. People were so upset. And even though people believed in nonviolence, they said we have to do something. And it was suggested that they take the dead body of Jimmy Lee Jackson all the way to montgomery. And they said well, instead of doing that, lets just march to montgomery. To tell governor wallace that this is totally unconstitutional. So it was the killing of Jimmy Lee Jackson. That triggered. And many of the original marches that you in a wheelchair, and amelia boynton, who you on that bridge. And many of the politicians that have come through on the last 59 years dont even deal with the roots of what caused this. They killed this young man. And it was a reaction like, in these days to george floyd, that was the impetus of the march. One of the lawyers, one of our famous lawyer said today, long before there is travon, there was Jimmy Lee Jackson. And al, please allow me the privilege to say this. It was Bloody Sunday, not bloody saturday. And, we feel that the politics that came to sell on a saturday, when they knew our Vice President will be speaking on sunday, our first woman, first black woman. I consider that very disrespectful. They disrespected her, and they disrespected our history. And i truly believe that if this was a jewish recognition of murder and violence, that i cannot imagine that any organization would disrespect and come on saturday. And i think we have to demand more respect. And many of those people that came saturday were republicans and democrats. And i just want them to know that we felt disrespected personally. When you looked at last year of the president we had president obama. One of the struggle started, and your from here, nobody ever imagined wed have a black president or black Vice President. And that they would be walking across that bridge. Yes, yes. It was unthinkable. But reverend al, what bothers me is in spite of all the progress we made, if you notice the theme of the jubilee, return to the bridge, the vote and democracy are at stake. And im afraid that if we dont mobilize the way we did in the 60s, that this time next year, there wont be a democracy in this country. And thats why the jubilee is not just a commemoration, its a continuation of the movement. Thats why you and Jesse Jackson and i want to say, this is the first year that jesse was but his son was here. Jonathan reporter and i hope, i hoped would be over the bridge last year. Im out of time, but you must tell our viewers about the new wing at the national Voting Rights museum, instituted one of the several museums that you founded. Well we, lets start with our history did not start with slavery. So ancient africa, through slavery and civil war. And of course we had this museum, that concentrates on voting. But i want to say this, none of our museums are funded. We get no federal grants, we get no grants from foundations. And its amazing how weve kept these institutions going for 30 years. The jubilee came out of the museum. The 21st century came out of the museum. And we believe that the spirit of resistance, is here in the heart of selma. And we want people not just to come across the bridge, bring resources to selma. Come and volunteer. We have two organizations here that are doing just that, and we are very proud of that. All right, miss always glad to be in your president s, and couldnt come to selma again without featuring what you do. Up next, my final thoughts, stay with. Us my final thoughts, stay with. Us [coughing] copd hasnt been pretty. Its tough to breathe and tough to keep wondering if this is as good as it gets. But trelegy has shown me that theres still beauty and breath to be had. Because with three medicines in one inhaler, trelegy keeps my airways open and prevents future flareups. 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Next to me was the Vice President , the first woman Vice President , the first black Vice President , reminding me a few years ago of how i helped push the wheelchair of amelia , as she held hands with the first black president , barack obama. I say that, because as i go across that bridge, i think about how far weve come. And yet, how far we need to go, and how all of that is under threat in this election. When the Supreme Court now, that has in many ways taken out the meat and heart of the Voting Rights act. It, in my judgment, gives us the challenge, in the obligation for those that did not have the resources, social media, any of that, when that made this country do if the right to vote for everyone, and protecting the right to vote for those that were discriminated against. How do we, become a generation or two generations behind them . And have benefited from their sacrifices, let people take it from us . 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