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On the recordOctober 7, 2015
He was a progressive, principled man who never stopped believing that the coercive power of the government should be subject to the highest levels of scrutiny.
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John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan

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Conyers reflects on Don Edwards' legacy and belief in government accountability.

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