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Douglas Alexander: Then, Mr. President, I believe the Senator from Alabama talked about the situation going on there today where the chief…

On the recordNovember 5, 2003
Then, Mr. President, I believe the Senator from Alabama talked about the situation going on there today where the chief judge is embroiled in a great controversy over whether the Ten Commandments have to be taken out of the courtroom. I ask the Senator from Alabama, Mr. President, what percent of Alabamians probably believe the chief judge is right about the Ten Commandments?
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Douglas Alexander
Labour Party

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the controversy surrounding the display of the Ten Commandments in Alabama courtrooms.

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