If Derek Chauvin had not been convicted for taking George Floyd’s life it would have been an indictment on the American system of justice. The Floyd verdict was important to America. However, the nervousness felt by so many, me included, said that an acquittal was possible.
Gary Franks
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President Biden’s search for unity and the ‘Good ole days’
Thirty years ago, when I first served in Congress, there were times when Democrats and Republicans came together to pass meaningful legislation. At times, our work would become landmark legislation that would move the country in a better direction. My Congressional friends were equally divided between Democrats and Republicans. We enjoyed our work while seeing the shiny city on the hill instead of darkness. We need to return to those ‘good ole days.’