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On the recordApril 28, 2015
Somehow or another, Mr. Chairman, we have got to put our priorities in order, and we have got to look after human life and civil rights.
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Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee

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Cohen emphasizes prioritizing human life and civil rights over manufacturers' interests.

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