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On the recordFebruary 13, 2008
I believe that the pending legislation is very salutary because it brings the court into the picture to make a determination on whether there is a state secret.
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Arlen Specter
Democratic · Pennsylvania

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Senator Specter discusses the importance of court involvement in state secret determinations.

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