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On the recordMarch 24, 1994
I believe it is highly appropriate for people outside the doors or anyplace to be expressing their view. What I take exception to is the threat that a vote is about to be scored, and then he list of the organizations for which that scoring has been done, and I do not think that is appropriate.
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Jolene Unsoeld
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

Addressing concerns about external pressure related to voting.

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