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Quote by John Conyers

“We should not take a Memorial Day recess until we pass a proper memorial for the slain students in Littleton, Colorado, and other school gun tragedies.”

Quote by John Conyers

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John Conyers Jr. was an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Michigan's 13th congressional district from 1965 until his retirement in 2017. He was a prominent member of the Democratic Party and a leading advocate for civil rights and social justice issues. more

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