The Great Debate Debate

Al GORE: (on Super Tuesday) "I will challenge the Republican nominee to join with me...in banning soft money [and] debating twice a week..." March 7

GEORGE W. BUSH: (to USA Today) "This is Al Gore's attempt to try to force people to forget what's gone on in the past." March 8

GORE: (to the New York Times) "[Bush should join] me in making this campaign the first in American history where there was no soft money...He would be freer to join in debates." March 11

BUSH: (campaigning) "The best time to debate is when people are paying attention...America is now...

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