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Chris Dodd: “To respect that kind of thought and that willingness to listen to others and to be a part of shaping that debate is…”

On the recordApril 27, 2009
To respect that kind of thought and that willingness to listen to others and to be a part of shaping that debate is something all of us embrace.
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Chris Dodd
Democratic · Connecticut

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Dodd emphasizes the importance of open-mindedness in public service.

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