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I don't believe that was a reference to fiscal reparations, sir.

I don't believe that was a reference to fiscal reparations, sir.

I think it was just a reference to the idea that we all owe much to the people who came before us.

I think it was just a reference to the idea that we all owe much to the people who came before us.

Congressman, I appreciate the opportunity to address this. I regret those tweets. I would not tweet them again today. They represented a time where I was reflecting on something that I believe that the president had said rather than who he is. I don't presume that anyone is a racist.

Congressman, I appreciate the opportunity to address this. I regret those tweets. I would not tweet them again today. They represented a time where I was reflecting on something that I believe that the president had said rather than who he is. I don't presume that anyone is a racist.

I don't start by presuming anyone is a racist.

I don't start by presuming anyone is a racist.