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James Carville: “A, he's got to tell people not just who he is, but what he stands for.”

On the recordJuly 22, 2004
A, he's got to tell people not just who he is, but what he stands for.
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James Carville
Democratic · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

James Carville emphasizes the importance for John Kerry to communicate his vision and program at the convention.

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