But I want to change that to say not mere information but specific evidence, real evidence--not rumors, not assertions but specific evidence from a credible source.
Henry Hyde: “But I want to change that to say not mere information but specific evidence, real evidence--not rumors, not assertions…”
Editor's note · Context
The speaker is discussing changes to the requirements for the Attorney General's preliminary investigations.
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