In a heated exchange, Senator Kennedy told the sheriff to "read the Constitution" after he testified his deputies had arrested people who had not broken the law.

In 1966 Delano hearing, Senator Robert F. Kennedy clashed with Kern County Sheriff Leroy Galyen

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In 1966 Delano hearing, Senator Robert F. Kennedy clashed with Kern County Sheriff Leroy Galyen

In 1966 Delano hearing, Senator Robert F. Kennedy clashed with Kern County Sheriff Leroy Galyen

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