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Edward M. Kennedy: I resent it and reject it on a matter of national importance.

On the recordFebruary 4, 2004
I resent it and reject it on a matter of national importance.
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Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Source
congress.gov
Feb 4, 2004

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Senator Kennedy expresses frustration over being denied questioning.

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