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David Cay Johnston: I would like to see that because we have talked about these hypothetical clashes. You see, in your hypothetical, the…

On the recordJuly 11, 1995
I would like to see that because we have talked about these hypothetical clashes. You see, in your hypothetical, the benefits justified the cost, because in the first instance you saved lives----
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David Cay Johnston
West Virginia

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Discussing the implications of hypothetical scenarios in a debate.

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