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When even Senator Sam was stumped….

On this day in 1960: Sen. Sam Ervin explains to Sen. Everett Dirksen, R.-Ill., why he required more information on a point of floor debate: “I am unable to unscrew the inscrutable.”

 

Author Lew PowellPosted on March 15, 2013Categories On This DayTags everett dirksen, sam ervinLeave a comment on When even Senator Sam was stumped….
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