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Mike Thompson: I will strive toward that end. I think that is what I should have done last time and didn't. Although it is not…

On the recordMarch 11, 1997
I will strive toward that end. I think that is what I should have done last time and didn't. Although it is not required, it is something I should have done in retrospect, because I think it sent a signal that I didn't mean to send. There are going to be times when I may not be able to do that, but I will make my best efforts along those lines.
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Mike Thompson
Democratic · California

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Discussing personal reflections and commitments during a speech.

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