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Jesse Jackson: I don't think he can, not and survive the appearance of impropriety. In this case, the appearance was not the fact. It…

On the recordJune 12, 2005
I don't think he can, not and survive the appearance of impropriety. In this case, the appearance was not the fact. It was not the evidence and so he survived this one but he must never subject himself again to this circumstance or the appearance thereof.
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Jesse Jackson

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Reverend Jesse Jackson discusses the implications of Michael Jackson's acquittal and the necessity for him to avoid situations that could lead to the appearance of wrongdoing.

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