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Bill Bennett: I say to the people of New Hampshire that Pat Moynihan is not generally thought of as a right-wing extremist, and to…

On the recordSeptember 25, 1996
I say to the people of New Hampshire that Pat Moynihan is not generally thought of as a right-wing extremist, and to have him join the Senator from New Hampshire in this circumstance should provide sufficient cover for anyone who thinks the issue through.
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Bill Bennett

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Discussing political alliances and perceptions during a Senate debate.

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