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Joel Hefley: “The President will face the Nation in a press conference tonight. Here are some questions I hope the media asks: Why…”

On the recordMarch 24, 1994
The President will face the Nation in a press conference tonight. Here are some questions I hope the media asks: Why won't the vast majority of Democrats in Congress support your health care bill? Why won't the Democrats allow hearings on Whitewater? Why didn't the Democrat leadership allow amendments that would have significantly strengthened the crime bill? Is there any one in your administration who does not have ethics problems? Was your wife's former employer, the Rose law firm, the inspiration for the book, ``The Firm?'' Have you read the New Republic piece on your business relationships in Arkansas? If no, why not? Mr. Speaker, the President has a lot of explaining to do tonight. I hope we get some straight answers.
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Joel Hefley
Republican · Colorado
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Questioning the President's accountability and Democratic support during a floor speech.

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