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Sen. Harkin on Kennedy

May 21, 2008

Iowa Senator Tom Harkin is a longtime colleague and friend of Senator Ted Kennedy.

The two Democrats have collaborated on many issues, especially those affecting working families and people in need.

WBUR's Bob Oakes turns to Senator Harkin to reflect on the influence Kennedy has had on his life and career in Congress.

This program aired on May 21, 2008. The audio for this program is not available.

Bob Oakes Senior Correspondent

Bob Oakes was a senior correspondent in the WBUR newsroom, a role he took on in 2021 after nearly three decades hosting WBUR's Morning Edition.

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