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Arlen Specter: “I say to Senator Kennedy, why not take your time? This is an argument on your behalf.”

On the recordJanuary 26, 1996
I say to Senator Kennedy, why not take your time? This is an argument on your behalf.
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Arlen Specter
Democratic · Pennsylvania

Editor's note · Context

Responding to Senator Kennedy during a debate.

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