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“What does it say about our society that we invest more in a golf course than the homes of Black and brown Americans?”

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I've had to face housing insecurity and food insecurity.

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I lived in public housing and had to struggle with depression and substance abuse.

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With a multi-billion dollar market capitalization, crypto is here to stay. It's not going anywhere.

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I'm grateful for the blessing and burden of public service; I promised my constituents that I would work my heart out for them.

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