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Carter Cites 'Racism' in Wilson Outburst

By GREG BLUESTEIN
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ATLANTA (Sept. 16) - U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson's oldest son defended his father against a claim by former President Jimmy Carter that the congressman's outburst during a speech by President Barack Obama was "based on racism."
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