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On the recordApril 22, 1999
Nobody really supports individuals doing wrong. As long as the pursuit of the wrongdoers is within the confines of the laws and on balance, then the general public will support it. And I don't know any people that I talk to who support people doing wrong.
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Jacob Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi

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Discussing public support for law enforcement and accountability in light of corruption cases.

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