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John Joseph Moakley: “That great man was the gentleman from New York [Mr. Solomon]. I just want to show the Members, whatever side one is on…”

On the recordFebruary 9, 1995
That great man was the gentleman from New York [Mr. Solomon]. I just want to show the Members, whatever side one is on, this thing cuts both ways.
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John Joseph Moakley
Massachusetts

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Discussing the implications of a legislative issue during a floor speech.

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