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On the recordJune 27, 2006
In Washington, we know him as Tom the Hammer. But here, it's Tom the Knife, who would carve up our state and split and divide our communities.
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Lloyd Doggett
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Criticizing Tom DeLay's role in the Texas redistricting plan.

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