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William Bryan: I simply say, this is a time for redemption for Senators tonight. Tonight they have an opportunity to exercise that…

On the recordJuly 15, 1998
I simply say, this is a time for redemption for Senators tonight. Tonight they have an opportunity to exercise that redemption.
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William Bryan
Florida

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Discussing the opportunity for Senators to redeem themselves during a debate.

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