On the recordDecember 19, 2012
Anything less is demeaning to the process and to ourselves as good, decent human beings.
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congress.govAnything less is demeaning to the process and to ourselves as good, decent human beings.
Ackerman criticizes the current political climate and urges for better behavior.
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