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Senator Harkin Speech to 2016 Democratic National Convention

Former Iowa Senator Tom Harkin discusses the 26th anniversary of the American with Disabilities Act at the convention, telling delegates that the bill was a bipartisan effort, with Democrats and Republicans working together with the disabled community. Harking says that even after the passage of the law, employers still discriminate against disabled people, that Medicaid keeps disabled people in working homes, and that only Hillary Clinton understands the disabled community. Harkin concludes his remarks by teaching delegates how to say America with Sign Language and says that Hillary Clinton will fight for an American where every person is treated with respect and dignity.
Former Iowa Senator Tom Harkin discusses the 26th anniversary of the American with Disabilities Act at the convention, telling delegates that the bill was a bipartisan effort, with Democrats and Republicans working together with the disabled community. Harking says that even after the passage of the law, employers still discriminate against disabled people, that Medicaid keeps disabled people in working homes, and that only Hillary Clinton understands the disabled community. Harkin concludes his remarks by teaching delegates how to say America with Sign Language and says that Hillary Clinton will fight for an American where every person is treated with respect and dignity.
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July 26, 2016
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00:05:17:01
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Philadelphia, PA, United States
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