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On the recordOctober 27, 2021
Respectfully, sir, the laws of thermodynamics are not negotiable.
Said by
Sean Casten
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Casten emphasizes the scientific certainty of thermodynamics in a discussion about disinformation.

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