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On the recordMay 25, 2006
There is an election in November, and our leadership position as Republicans is on the line. And I think that will weigh heavily in the conference.
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Arlen Specter
Democratic · Pennsylvania

Editor's note · Context

Specter highlights the political stakes for Republicans in the upcoming elections as they negotiate immigration reform.

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