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Lloyd Doggett: “A distinguished predecessor as President of the United States, Dwight David Eisenhower, pledged, ``I shall go to…”

On the recordMay 14, 2003
A distinguished predecessor as President of the United States, Dwight David Eisenhower, pledged, ``I shall go to Korea.'' To achieve peace, why don't you simply pledge, ``I shall go to Austin.''
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Lloyd Doggett
Democratic · Texas

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Discussing the need for peace and engagement in local issues.

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