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Bob Kerrey: If I could respond to say the Senator from New Mexico and any of my colleagues who are uncomfortable and wish I would…

On the recordOctober 19, 2000
If I could respond to say the Senator from New Mexico and any of my colleagues who are uncomfortable and wish I would not do this, if I had not done this the last 6 or 7 years, it is the fault of the Senator from New Mexico. You and Senator Nunn came repeatedly to the floor, I think, in 1990, 1991, 1992, and 1993. I think in 1990, 1991, and 1992 I voted against you, but in 1993 the light bulb came on. It takes me a while to learn, I say to my friend from New Mexico, but I appreciate very much your leadership on these issues.
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Bob Kerrey
Nebraska

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Discussing past voting decisions and leadership on issues with colleagues.

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