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John Kerry: I hate to say this. I say it again with affection and respect. But the Senator didn't actually completely answer the…

On the recordJune 9, 1999
I hate to say this. I say it again with affection and respect. But the Senator didn't actually completely answer the question, because he didn't tell me of any company in the country that wouldn't do what I have said or that hasn't done what I have said.
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John Kerry
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Questioning a colleague's response regarding corporate accountability.

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