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I rise today to offer a formal and heartfelt apology to all the victims of lynching in our history, and for the failure
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"I rise today to offer a formal and heartfelt apology to all the victims of lynching in our history, and for the failure of the United States Senate to take action when action was most needed"

- George Allen

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by George Allen somewhere between March 8, 1952 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 7 other quotes.

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