Given the efforts of those like Tim Weiner to misrepresent the facts in these areas, a rigorous congressional review seems the only way to ensure that the truth is available to those who must act on the Halperin nomination.

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As the interview with Benji was taped, Mr. Laird has obviously turned her into a "southern girl" to deliberately misrepresent the facts.

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