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William Tauzin: And I do not think there is anything wrong with your characterizing my idea. You can characterize my idea as you see it.…

On the recordMay 1, 1996
And I do not think there is anything wrong with your characterizing my idea. You can characterize my idea as you see it. When you go from characterizing my idea to attacking me personally----
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William Tauzin
Republican · Louisiana

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Defending his ideas against personal attacks during a debate.

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