"We must recognize all the legal boundaries that are imposed and not cross them, for I do believe that all of this can be accomplished peacefully."

Alcee Hastings (1936 - 2021)
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About Alcee Hastings

Alcee Hastings was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives. Born in 1936 in Altamonte Springs, Florida, he studied law and worked as a civil rights lawyer before entering politics. Hastings was the first African American Federal Judge in Florida and was known for his advocacy for social justice issues. He served in Congress for over two decades, representing Florida's 23rd congressional district.

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