A Quote by Jay Nixon

I am deeply saddened for the people of Ferguson who woke up to see parts of their community in ruins. No one should have to live like this; no one deserves this. We must do better, and we will.

Jay Nixon

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Jay Nixon
American - Politician
Born: February 13, 1956

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