Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
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Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate developments in South Africa, including the release of Nelson Mandela from prison and the legalization of the African National Congress and other political parties. They discuss whether U.S. economic sanctions against South Africa should continue in opposition to apartheid. The episode aired on Monday, March 19, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.