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Steve Cohen: At least 1,800 people got out, and it was something pretty amazing in American history.

On the recordJune 16, 2021
At least 1,800 people got out, and it was something pretty amazing in American history.
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Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee

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Cohen praises President Obama's efforts in pardoning inmates.

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