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John Shadegg: “We could do that and let the American people call in and tell us what they really think. To continue the theme of…”

On the recordSeptember 29, 1997
We could do that and let the American people call in and tell us what they really think. To continue the theme of mentioning a few controlling authorities that the Vice President did not happen to notice.
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John Shadegg
Arizona

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Discussing public opinion and oversight during a debate.

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