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Edward M. Kennedy: It's about politics. An attempt to drive a wedge between one group of citizens and the rest of the country solely for…

On the recordFebruary 23, 2004
It's about politics. An attempt to drive a wedge between one group of citizens and the rest of the country solely for partisan advantage.
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Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts

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Senator Kennedy criticizes President Bush's amendment proposal as a political maneuver.

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