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Louie Gohmert: In this effort of trying to bring people together, I go back to the words of Abraham Lincoln--at least, it is…

On the recordApril 8, 2019
In this effort of trying to bring people together, I go back to the words of Abraham Lincoln--at least, it is attributed--if you look for the bad in people expecting to find it, you most assuredly will.
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Louie Gohmert
Republican · Texas

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Gohmert reflects on Lincoln's words about finding good in people.

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