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John Shadegg: “No doubt shortly after the statute of limitations. Just, again, reclaiming the time the gentleman has yielded to me…”

On the recordSeptember 29, 1997
No doubt shortly after the statute of limitations. Just, again, reclaiming the time the gentleman has yielded to me graciously, Al Gore, in his perusal of the statutes, could not find a controlling legal authority. My staff found yet another one they thought was interesting. 18 United States Code, section 641, which talks about converting Federal property to a private use. That, of course, brought to my staff's mind the idea that there was a notation, I believe, since we are talking about notations on House documents, that said quote, ready to start overnights right away, and was signed President Clinton. President Clinton. Now, those initials BC, Bill Clinton? That would be the same one?
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John Shadegg
Arizona

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Discussing legal implications related to federal property and referencing President Clinton.

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