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On the recordApril 23, 1998
I will restrain myself from quoting the well-known line about a foolish consistency, because I tend to agree with the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Frank). I think consistency is a virtue, and I do not have the time to point out inconsistencies on the left.
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Henry Hyde
Illinois

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Discussing the value of consistency in a debate.

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