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Arlen Specter: “I would respond in the affirmative. I would add that this isn't an amendment which, in Senator Reid's words, denigrates…”

On the recordApril 4, 2006
I would respond in the affirmative. I would add that this isn't an amendment which, in Senator Reid's words, denigrates this bipartisan bill. I would say it enhances the bill.
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Arlen Specter
Democratic · Pennsylvania

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