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Jay Nixon: “While none of us know what that will be, our shared hope and expectation is that regardless of the decision, people on…”

On the recordNovember 23, 2014
While none of us know what that will be, our shared hope and expectation is that regardless of the decision, people on all sides show tolerance, mutual respect and restraint.
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Jay Nixon
Missouri

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Governor Jay Nixon appeals for calm and respect regardless of the grand jury's decision.

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