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On the recordJune 26, 2018
Where were you when the President of the United States of America said to members of the constabulary, police officers, you don't have to be so nice when you have a person within your care, custody, and control?
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Al Green
Democratic · Texas

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Questioning the lack of outrage over the President's remarks on police conduct.

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