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Published 10/12/2008 by rsinderbrand at CNN Political Ticker

WASHINGTON (CNN) — Georgia Rep. John Lewis said late Saturday that controversial remarks he made comparing the feeling at recent Republican rallies to those of segregationist George Wallace were misinterpreted. The civil rights icon issued a statement Saturday evening which said a "careful review" of his remarks made earlier in the day "would reveal that I [...] (link)

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