Arlen Specter: “I again object for the reasons I said. I will be glad to have the…”

On the recordMay 16, 2006

I again object for the reasons I said. I will be glad to have the effort of the Senator from Michigan renewed later today when I have had a chance to examine it and others have had a chance to examine it. But on this state of the record, hearing it for the first time and being surprised by it, we need time to study it and time for others to consider it. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The Senator has 10 seconds remaining.

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Arlen Specter

Democratic · Pennsylvania

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