"You don't have to like me": Kevin de León returns to L.A. City Council chambers
"You don't have to like me," embattled Councilman Kevin de León said after his return to City Council meetings.
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"You don't have to like me," embattled Councilman Kevin de León said after his return to City Council meetings.
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