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Ted Stevens: I've been called a liar; I've been told that I violated the rules. Should I lose the reputation I've got for 37 years in…

On the recordJuly 29, 2008
I've been called a liar; I've been told that I violated the rules. Should I lose the reputation I've got for 37 years in the senate? No one's ever questioned my integrity before this year.
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Ted Stevens

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Ted Stevens defends his integrity amidst allegations and expresses his frustration over the questioning of his reputation.

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