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On the recordMarch 19, 2014
I do not call them 'johns.' I mean, John, you know, he was a good guy. He is from the Bible. Why do we call them 'johns'?
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Al Green
Democratic · Texas

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Al Green criticizes the term 'johns' for traffickers, suggesting they should be called child abusers instead.

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