It's political.
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Senator Specter comments on the political nature of responses from the Attorney General regarding CIA tapes.
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Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent for 4 more minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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I ask unanimous consent that I may speak for up to 20 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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