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Barbara Boxer: “If you don't feel emotional when faced with a widow, there is something wrong with you. I urge a no vote.”

On the recordApril 27, 2015
If you don't feel emotional when faced with a widow, there is something wrong with you. I urge a no vote.
Said by
Barbara Boxer
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Boxer emphasizes the emotional weight of the issue and urges a no vote on the bill.

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