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Arlen Specter: “Let me finish the question. Having been here for 22 years, having come to the Senate the same day, we can almost…”

On the recordJuly 9, 2002
Let me finish the question. Having been here for 22 years, having come to the Senate the same day, we can almost communicate without speaking very much. But my question goes to the issue of another vote here. You say we will have another opportunity. Will there be something presented to the Senate where we have an opportunity to vote on our views as to the adequacy of the safety procedures?
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Arlen Specter
Democratic · Pennsylvania

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Questioning the adequacy of safety procedures and future voting opportunities in the Senate.

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