I think it no accident that most of those emigrating to America in the…

Barbara Jordan
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I think it no accident that most of those emigrating to America in the 19th century identified with the Democratic Party. We are a heterogeneous party made up of Americans of diverse backgrounds. ✨ 1976 Democratic National Convention Keynote Address, delivered 12 July 1976, New York, NY
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