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That's Alvin Sykes, speaking in favor of a bill that would eliminate the 10-year time limit for a minor to file a sexual abuse case.

Sykes is known for his involvement in Missouri civil rights cases.

But on Monday, Sykes spoke of his own experience in what he called the most important testimony of his life.

Sykes says the bill should be passed to protect kids who have trouble reporting sexual abuse.

Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Katie Kreider.

Wrap: Alvin Sykes is no stranger to the Missouri legislature.

But on Monday, Sykes shared a piece of his personal history from before he began working in politics.

Sykes gave his testimony in favor of a bill that would remove the deadline for minors to sue for damages from sexual abuse.

Sykes says the bill is important, because it protects kids who are too scared to report abuse quickly.

Sykes says he didn't report his own experience of sexual abuse until 16 years later.

Current Missouri law gives victims only 10 years to file civil sexual abuse suits.

Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Katie Kreider.