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James Carville: “I don't think that -- that the people in Washington really understand that.”

On the recordMay 26, 2010
I don't think that -- that the people in Washington really understand that.
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James Carville
Democratic · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Carville expresses concern that Washington officials do not grasp the severity of the situation affecting Louisiana residents.

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