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Henry Hyde: “S revere as a symbol of our nation; and that it damaged abroad the reputation of our country. As totally unacceptable as…”

On the recordDecember 1, 1997
S revere as a symbol of our nation; and that it damaged abroad the reputation of our country. As totally unacceptable as that conduct is, most Members of Congress and most of the American people understand that sexual misconduct does not justify impeachment. Mr. Speaker, of course, what is at issue here today is whether the President
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Henry Hyde
Illinois
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Dec 1, 1997

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