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Chuck Schumer: He was his immediate superior. But the bottom line is this: My colleague from Utah immediately discounts Mr. Bender…

On the recordMarch 4, 2003
He was his immediate superior. But the bottom line is this: My colleague from Utah immediately discounts Mr. Bender because he does not agree with his view on certain issues. OK. If, if, if, if Mr. Bender is wrong, the documents will show it. If Mr. Bender is right, the documents will show it.
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Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Defending Mr. Bender's credibility during a discussion on differing viewpoints.

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