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William Cohen: “Labor to keep alive in your breast that little celestial light called conscience.”

On the recordNovember 19, 2020
Labor to keep alive in your breast that little celestial light called conscience.

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William Cohen references George Washington's lessons on civility and urges politicians to follow their conscience.

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