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Thomas Daschle: “That is an innovative characterization. I think the metaphor it represents is an accurate one. There is not much…”

On the recordFebruary 29, 1996
That is an innovative characterization. I think the metaphor it represents is an accurate one. There is not much evidence of any real catch here. And that is really what the effort has been all about, to see if they can get a political catch. The political catch has turned up empty.
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Thomas Daschle
South Dakota

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Discussing the lack of evidence in a political effort during a Senate debate.

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