Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 28, 2004
I know something about killing. I don't like killing. And I don't think a state honors life by turning around and sanctioning killing.
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John Kerry
Democratic · Massachusetts

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John Kerry explains his opposition to the death penalty.

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