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David Thomas: “I certainly apologize if the gentleman has never, ever represented himself as representing a socialist point of view.”

On the recordJune 20, 1996
I certainly apologize if the gentleman has never, ever represented himself as representing a socialist point of view.
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David Thomas
New York

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Addressing a colleague's political representation during a debate.

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