On the recordMay 31, 2008
My suspicion at that time, and Michelle, I think, shared this concern, was that it was going to be very difficult to continue our membership there so long as I was running for president.
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Question and Answer Session Follwing the Decision to Resign from Trinity United Church of Christ
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