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John Hope Bryant: I will say one more time. Mr. Burton protests against circumstances against which he had a chance to change and he…

On the recordSeptember 6, 1995
I will say one more time. Mr. Burton protests against circumstances against which he had a chance to change and he refused to vote to change it.
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John Hope Bryant
Texas

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Addressing Mr. Burton's refusal to vote on a matter of change.

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