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Karen Thurman: “The only thing I would say then is maybe us being here tonight and talking about this issue, maybe it will give some…”

On the recordMay 8, 2002
The only thing I would say then is maybe us being here tonight and talking about this issue, maybe it will give some pause; and maybe we will have the opportunity to have that debate.
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Karen Thurman
Democratic · Florida

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Discussing the importance of addressing a specific issue during a floor debate.

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