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Inbox Ignoble Alumni

By Thomas C. Hudnut ’69

Published online January 12, 2021

In Response to: Alumni Voices Weigh in as Nation Grapples With Capitol Mob

Move over, Aaron Burr Jr. — you’ve got company! Ted Cruz ’92 has joined you. Together you are our most ignoble alumni.

Thomas C. Hudnut ’69

Los Angeles, Calif.

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