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First, Congress needs to pass a law that prohibits anyone from collecting monetary damages related to slavery. Then, when that law has been constitutionally affirmed, then they can go ahead and pass some apologetic resolution.
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In the long run, this is the real tangible concern. The rest is just "on principle" as they say.
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No matter how you slice it, the story of Liberia is a very, very sad one.
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I have no problem with the U.S. Government formally apologizing to those who were forced to endure slavery and I would support such a measure.
When the Illinois Legislature passed a measure of regret for the forced expulsion from Nauvoo, President Hinckley mentioned it in General Conference and said it indicated a change of attitude toward our people. I am hopeful that an apology sanctioned by Congress would communicate the same message to those who have endured centuries of persecution in our country. |
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