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The unfortunate part is there`s not enough balance in the legislative chambers, and particularly the senate that has to do that confirmation for there to be enough pushback.

Al Sharpton

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Al Sharpton
Age: 69
Born: 1954
Born: October 3
Film Actor
Human Rights Activist
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Television Presenter
Brooklyn
New York
Alfred Charles Al Sharpton
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