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“If we quickly cast aside our constitutional form of government, then the enemy will not be the terrorists, it will be us.”

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John Conyers
John Conyers

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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