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Honoring Life and Career of Don Detwiler

A debate to honor the life and career of Don Detwiler. The speakers spent much of the debate honoring local Pennsylvania volunteer fire departments and high school baseball teams for their achievements instead.

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John Joyce

Republican
“I am sad that my friend Don Detwiler died. He was important in our community. He worked at New Enterprise Stone & Lime, then retired. He was in many groups. He had a wife and family. I want you to remember him. He made our community better.”
Our translation 73% shorter

John Joyce

Republican
“I want to applaud a fire department in the district I represent. This fire department is 100 years old. They help people. Some people have worked there for 25 years. They work with other fire departments nearby. The government should support this fire department. I want the people in my district to know that I care about volunteer firefighters.”
Our translation 50% shorter

John Joyce

Republican
“I want to praise a baseball team from my district. They won a state championship. This is their second time winning. They won a lot of games this year. I want to congratulate the players and coaches. This is something good that happened in my district.”
Our translation 57% shorter

John Joyce

Republican
“I want to praise a fire company from my district. They have served for 100 years. The founders worked hard to start it. Families have been involved for a long time. I want to congratulate them.”
Our translation 66% shorter

John Joyce

Republican
“I want to praise a baseball team from my district. They won a championship. The game was very long. They played well and worked hard. The team makes the community proud. I want to congratulate the players and coaches.”
Our translation 61% shorter