On the recordDecember 11, 2008
I've got a great name given to me by great parents. And I've got a great father who has a great legacy of public service.
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transcripts.cnn.comJesse Jackson Jr.: “I've got a great name given to me by great parents. And I've got a great father who has a great legacy of public…”
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Jesse Jackson Jr. defends his character and legacy in light of the investigation involving Governor Blagojevich.
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I thought, mistakenly, that the process was fair, above board and on the merits. I thought, mistakenly that the governor was evaluating me and other senate hopefuls based upon our credentials and qualifications.
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