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T. Gorton: “It is a great pleasure to listen to the Senator from Delaware in his enthusiasm as well as his knowledge of this…”

On the recordApril 14, 1994
It is a great pleasure to listen to the Senator from Delaware in his enthusiasm as well as his knowledge of this subject. Occasionally he may get slightly more enthusiastic than the facts warrant. This Senator began with the discussion of this subject by quoting only his own attorney general----
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T. Gorton
Republican · Washington

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Commenting on a colleague's remarks during a Senate debate.

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