Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 11, 2011
I have been here for almost 25 years, and attended many hearings. But this has been one of the most painful.
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James A. Lewis
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Lewis expresses the emotional weight of the hearing on child welfare.

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