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FIRST PERSON
Why Me?
Nearly two years after the attempt on the President’s life, an innocent bystander offers further testimony
December
1
1982
Jodie Foster
Why Me?
Jodie Foster
December
1
1982
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FIRST PERSON
Why Me?
Nearly two years after the attempt on the President’s life, an innocent bystander offers further testimony
December
1
1982
Jodie Foster
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