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Arlen Specter: “I agree with him the earlier language which exists presently, categorizing national security generally and consistent…”

On the recordOctober 1, 2002
I agree with him the earlier language which exists presently, categorizing national security generally and consistent with national security requirements and considerations, is the broader language. I do not think the additional language of terrorism seeks to limit that, but I think the Senator from Tennessee raises a good point that it ought to be clarified so the national security considerations are broader than just terrorism.
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Arlen Specter
Democratic · Pennsylvania

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Discussing national security language and its implications during Senate floor debate.

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