Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 26, 2023
They are not numbers. They were people, living, breathing, caring, loving people. And they're not anymore. And there is no rational explanation as to why not.
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Ted Stevens

Editor's note · Context

Ted Stevens expresses his grief over the loss of life in the shooting, highlighting the personal impact of the tragedy.

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