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John Danforth: However, I think it is more that when there is a public furor that has arisen over what has become a very…

On the recordFebruary 2, 1994
However, I think it is more that when there is a public furor that has arisen over what has become a very well-publicized speech which is plainly anti-Semitic and in addition to its very strong anti-Semitic character also is anti-Catholic, antiwhite, anti whatever, I do believe it is important for Members of the Senate to speak out against bigotry whenever it occurs.
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John Danforth
Missouri

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Senator Danforth addresses the importance of condemning bigotry in response to a controversial speech.

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