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Bill Clinton: “Well, I don't tell them what to do. Congress is an independent body, as we see, and the House and the Senate committees…”

On the recordApril 30, 1998
Well, I don't tell them what to do. Congress is an independent body, as we see, and the House and the Senate committees will have to do whatever they're going to do. I have had a chance to set the policy for the Democratic National Committee. If it's being violated, I will check on it. But I think we're doing the right thing. It's legal for those people to contribute if they want. But I think until we get this matter resolved of the teen smoking, I think it would be better if none of us did. But it's up to them to decide what to do. Kathy [Kathy Kiely, Houston Post]. Independent Counsel's Investigation
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