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On the recordOctober 21, 2004
Because this president is continuing to try to scare America in his speeches and ads in a despicable and contemptible way. The American people are smarter than they think.
Said by
John Bel Edwards
Democratic · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Edwards accuses Bush of fear-mongering in his campaign.

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