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Barney Frank: I will make a prediction: she and the majority will never allow a debate on concentration. ... Democracy says you should…

On the recordFebruary 16, 2005
I will make a prediction: she and the majority will never allow a debate on concentration. ... Democracy says you should discuss it.
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Barney Frank
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Addressing the lack of debate on media concentration during a discussion in Congress.

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