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On the recordFebruary 9, 1994
I hope that, through this discussion, we might begin to change the tenor of public debate from the adversarial and disrespectful discourse that is sometimes observed, to a more cooperative and respectful interaction that focuses on solutions instead of dwelling on the points where we disagree.
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Richard Swett
Democratic · New Hampshire

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The speaker is advocating for a national dialogue on community values and respectful public discourse.

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