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On the recordOctober 12, 2004
George Bush asked a very important question in the last debate. Be interesting to see if he asks it again tonight. And you may remember it. It didn't get a lot of attention, but it was a very important question. He said, My time up yet?
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John Bel Edwards
Democratic · Louisiana

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John Edwards reflects on a question posed by George Bush in a previous debate.

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