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Arlen Specter: “I believe that dispute would be obviated if the Congress acts to create a cabinet-level position.”

On the recordApril 11, 2002
I believe that dispute would be obviated if the Congress acts to create a cabinet-level position.
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Arlen Specter
Democratic · Pennsylvania
Source
congress.gov
Apr 11, 2002

Editor's note · Context

Advocating for a cabinet-level position for Homeland Security.

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