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James M. Kelly, member of the Boston City Council representing District Two since 1983, discusses his relationship with Congressman John Joseph Moakley. Mr. Kelly describes Congressman Moakley’s work to improve housing and the South Boston waterfront; Congressman Moakley’s hopes for the ninth districts future; his thoughts on Congressman Moakley’s constituent service; the Saint Patrick’s Day breakfast in South Boston; his memories regarding the Boston school desegregation in the 1970s; and Congressman Moakley’s legacy in Boston.