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On the recordNovember 29, 2005
Senator Specter said today it would be the first question he'd ask.
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Arlen Specter
Democratic · Pennsylvania

Editor's note · Context

Mention of Senator Specter's intention to question Alito about his views on abortion during confirmation hearings.

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