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Steve Cohen: Thank you, Mr. Chair. Normally, it is only when I am at the doctor's office that I have to watch Fox, but it is free…

On the recordJune 1, 2015
Thank you, Mr. Chair. Normally, it is only when I am at the doctor's office that I have to watch Fox, but it is free speech.
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Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee

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Comments on the necessity of free speech, even in unexpected contexts.

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