On the recordNovember 17, 2010
I love America but I hate the government. I love the elected members. I've met many of you and love you all and I mean that. That's not patronizing to get your vote. I don't expect your vote.
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transcripts.cnn.comJames Traficant: “I love America but I hate the government. I love the elected members. I've met many of you and love you all and I mean…”
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Traficant expresses his love for America while criticizing the government during his expulsion from Congress.
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