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On the recordDecember 12, 2007
Corporate power and greed have literally taken over the government. And we need a president who's will to take these powers on.
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John Bel Edwards
Democratic · Louisiana

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John Edwards criticizes corporate influence in government and calls for a president willing to confront these issues.

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