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The end of the LA riots
With the riots in Los Angeles over, Alistair Cooke describes the conclusions drawn by Vice-President Quayle following the violence, and questions the priorities of the White House.
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Fri 22 May 1992
21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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- Fri 22 May 1992 21:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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