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Gavin Newsom: I haven't had a chance to talk to him directly. Look, good people are going to feel strongly in opposition of what we're…

On the recordFebruary 11, 2004
I haven't had a chance to talk to him directly. Look, good people are going to feel strongly in opposition of what we're trying to do. I certainly respect that. I just don't share that.
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Gavin Newsom
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Newsom comments on his lack of direct communication with Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger regarding his stance on same-sex marriage.

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