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John Podesta, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Center for American Progress, speaks during Ceasefire! Bridging the Political Divide, a conference exploring ways to bridge political differences held in Los Angeles, California on June 19, 2007 . (UPI Photo/ Phil McCarten)
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