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Al Franken: I am sure I am not the only one here who remembers when Ma Bell controlled how we communicated with each other.

On the recordMay 10, 2011
I am sure I am not the only one here who remembers when Ma Bell controlled how we communicated with each other.
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

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Franken reflects on the past monopoly of Ma Bell over communication.

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