My statement regarding my runoff opponent’s recent comments about the Black Lives Matter protests:pic.twitter.com/lBtQOMYPZe
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“She may think comments like that are good for her campaign, but it is a disservice to the movement she is seeking to co-opt,”
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“Her campaign followed up by saying we need "color-blind" institutions, a statement that ignores 400 years of our country's history and is exactly the kind of ignorance we need to call out.”
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“We’re in a delicate time in American history, and as Donald Trump demonstrates, leadership that lacks nuance and eschews understanding is costly.“
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“Communities of color aren’t seeking to loot; we’re seeking equity in justice, in respect, in the investment that we’ve made in our country for countless generations.”
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“It’s important to emphasize the loss of human life in this situation, but cheering on the destruction of lives and livelihoods is not what Texas 24 or this country needs.”
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Uh,
@candacefor24, your opponent is right that we need color-blind institutions. Trouble is we don't have them & never have. HOW do we get them? Part of the answer: elect people like you who will work toward that goal.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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