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John Tierney: And what the public would probably like to say is that we get a final bill where all sides feel that they were dealt…

On the recordFebruary 25, 2013
And what the public would probably like to say is that we get a final bill where all sides feel that they were dealt with fairly and that the end product is something they can all move forward on.
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John Tierney
Massachusetts

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Tierney emphasizes the importance of fairness in legislative outcomes.

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