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John Tierney: Mr. Tierney. Mr. Gorton, let me tell you that is how it looks from here. Disabuse us of that notion if you can.

On the recordJuly 28, 2009
Mr. Tierney. Mr. Gorton, let me tell you that is how it looks from here. Disabuse us of that notion if you can.
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John Tierney
Massachusetts

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Tierney questions Gorton about the blocking of their service.

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