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Barney Frank: “I am for as much freedom as I can get for people as long as they are not hurting others.”

On the recordNovember 17, 2011
I am for as much freedom as I can get for people as long as they are not hurting others.
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Barney Frank
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Frank emphasizes the importance of personal freedom in gambling activities.

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