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“If Bob Barr (conservative republican congressman from Georgia) caught on fire and I was holding a bucket of water, it would be great act of discipline to pour it on him. I would do it, but I'd hate myself in the morning.”

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Barney Frank

Barney Frank was a distinguished U.S. Representative from Massachusetts, serving for 32 years. He was a leading advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, financial regulation, and economic equality. Frank was a pivotal figure in the 2008 financial crisis and played a crucial role in the passage of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. more

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