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It has nothing to do with the historic roots of slavery. So it was an ignorant comment. Michael Steele, Republican National Committee
Tuesday, Dec. 08, 2009

Open quoteIt has nothing to do with the historic roots of slavery. So it was an ignorant comment.Close quote

  • MICHAEL STEELE,
  • chairman of the Republican National Committee, criticizing Senator Harry Reid for comparing health care reform opponents to those who fought the abolition of slavery
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