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James Carville: “I just think that -- that the President -- you saw the Congressman Melancon who's district is most impacted by it. He…”

On the recordMay 26, 2010
I just think that -- that the President -- you saw the Congressman Melancon who's district is most impacted by it. He was emotional today, the stress that people feel down here.
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James Carville
Democratic · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Carville expresses concern about the emotional impact of the situation on the local Congressman and the people affected.

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