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Elijah Lewis: if the committee refuses to release the report, the American people can only assume a coverup of massive proportions.…

On the recordSeptember 12, 1996
if the committee refuses to release the report, the American people can only assume a coverup of massive proportions. Release this report. Release it now, Mr. Speaker.
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Elijah Lewis
Democratic · Georgia

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Calling for the release of a committee report during a House floor speech.

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