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Jim McDermott: “For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in…”

On the recordOctober 30, 2000
For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
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Jim McDermott
Democratic · Washington
Source
congress.gov
Oct 30, 2000

Editor's note · Context

McDermott emphasizes the importance of the Bible and its influence on public policy.

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