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John Conyers: “I didn't know I would have to rise in defense of the Administration, the United Automobile Workers, the bankruptcy…”

On the recordJuly 20, 2009
I didn't know I would have to rise in defense of the Administration, the United Automobile Workers, the bankruptcy courts and I don't know who else is lambasted.
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John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Conyers expresses surprise at needing to defend various entities against criticism.

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