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On the recordFebruary 9, 2015
We knew in my era that Scoop Jackson and Sam Nunn on defense were good for 7 or 8 votes in a tight vote anytime.
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Robert Packwood
Republican · Oregon

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Packwood highlights the influence of specific senators on defense votes.

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