James A. Lewis said "Was it in the head of state trooper with a nightstick. And I had a concussion at the bridge. I thought I saw death. I thought I was going to die." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJuly 12, 2022

Was it in the head of state trooper with a nightstick. And I had a concussion at the bridge. I thought I saw death. I thought I was going to die.

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