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On the recordApril 1, 2009
The Southern Poverty Law Center is, by almost unanimous consent, one of the most respected institutions in this country.
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Jerry Nadler
Democratic · New York

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Nadler defends the Southern Poverty Law Center's reputation and contributions to civil rights.

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