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On the recordMay 20, 2003
Is the Senator aware that, generally speaking, relevance is not germaneness? They are two totally different concepts; is that correct?
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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Discussing the distinction between relevance and germaneness in a Senate debate.

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