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The only way to make sure people you agree with can speak is to support the rights of people you don't agree with.
Eleanor Holmes Norton
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Age: 87
Born: 1937
Born: June 13
Lawyer
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United States Representative
University Teacher
Washington
District of Columbia
Ms. Holmes Norton
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