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John Tierney: I am confident we will find ways to disagree without being disagreeable.

On the recordJune 23, 2014
I am confident we will find ways to disagree without being disagreeable.
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John Tierney
Massachusetts

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Tierney emphasizes the importance of civility in discussions despite differing opinions.

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