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Eleanor Holmes Norton: it is inconceivable in our Republic that the President would be silenced on it.

On the recordMarch 16, 2015
it is inconceivable in our Republic that the President would be silenced on it.
Said by
Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Norton argues against silencing the President on net neutrality.

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