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Steve Cohen: “I apologize to you for that. I don't know you personally, and I was reflecting on the politicians in general, all of our…”

On the recordJune 13, 2007
I apologize to you for that. I don't know you personally, and I was reflecting on the politicians in general, all of our government representatives, Democrats and Republicans. So as far as any direct thing, I shouldn't have said that specifically, and I think you have got a wonderful reputation and I appreciate the fact that your germaneness has returned to you in this debate.
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Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee

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Addressing a colleague during a debate and reflecting on the nature of political discourse.

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