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Eddie Bernice Johnson: I grew up in a time when it was as much the woman's responsibility as the man, how you are dressed, what your behavior…

On the recordOctober 18, 2017
I grew up in a time when it was as much the woman's responsibility as the man, how you are dressed, what your behavior was. So I'm from the old school.
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Eddie Bernice Johnson
Democratic · Texas

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Representative Johnson reflects on her views regarding women's responsibility in relation to behavior and dress.

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