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Bill Bennett: My question is very simple: I ask the Democratic leader if at any time in my presentation did he find where I attacked…

On the recordSeptember 23, 2003
My question is very simple: I ask the Democratic leader if at any time in my presentation did he find where I attacked the motives, the patriotism, or the rights of the Senator from Massachusetts? My intent was--and it is my belief that I stood up to my intent--to challenge the accuracy of the statement of the Senator from Massachusetts, never having made any reference to his motives, his patriotism, or his rights. If the Democratic leader has instances where I did that, I would appreciate it if he would point that out to me so I can make the appropriate response.
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Addressing accusations made by the Democratic leader regarding his statements about a Senator from Massachusetts.

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