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GOP Rep. Eli Crane Says He ‘Misspoke’ During ‘Colored People’ Rant on House Floor

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“Every one of us is made in the image of God and created equal,” he said in a statement.

Isabella Ramirez
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A picture of U.S. Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ), who has apologized and claimed he “misspoke” after using the term “colored people” on the House Floor on Thursday during a debate on his proposed amendment to the national defense bill.
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