On the recordMay 23, 2006
House Speaker Dennis Hastert and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi say the bureau violated the constitutional separation of powers when it raided the office of Congressman William Jefferson.
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transcripts.cnn.comDennis Hastert: “House Speaker Dennis Hastert and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi say the bureau violated the constitutional separation of…”
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Hastert and Pelosi criticize the FBI for raiding Jefferson's office, claiming it violates constitutional principles.
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