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John Joseph Moakley: “I am sure that the gentleman is aware that Reebok has ceased buying soccer balls from anybody that hires children.”

On the recordAugust 2, 1996
I am sure that the gentleman is aware that Reebok has ceased buying soccer balls from anybody that hires children.
Said by
John Joseph Moakley
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Discussing child labor practices in the production of soccer balls.

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