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Thomas Foley: I just want to comment about what I saw, that I hope and I do believe Washingtonians and Americans understand, and that…

On the recordMarch 5, 2013
I just want to comment about what I saw, that I hope and I do believe Washingtonians and Americans understand, and that was his commitment to civility and a constitutional democracy.
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Thomas Foley
Washington

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Emphasizing Foley's commitment to civility and democracy.

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