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On the recordJanuary 29, 2004
I did what Jim Clyburn did and what Bill Clinton did, which is mend it. And Jim Clyburn wouldn't be supporting it if it were otherwise.
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John Kerry
Democratic · Massachusetts

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John Kerry defends his position on affirmative action in response to accusations from Wesley Clark.

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