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On the recordApril 13, 2005
This closed-door briefing was for specifics. They didn't have specifics.
Said by
Arlen Specter
Democratic · Pennsylvania
Source
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Apr 19, 2005

Editor's note · Context

Expressing frustration over lack of specific information from the Justice Department.

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