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On the recordOctober 24, 2017
I am trying to clear the air, because I am concerned about the impact of either silence or an overly lawyered response.
Said by
Frank Pallone
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Pallone expresses concern over the culture of intimidation affecting free speech.

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