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Henry Hyde: “But I want to change that to say not mere information but specific evidence, real evidence--not rumors, not assertions…”

On the recordFebruary 10, 1994
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.
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Henry Hyde
Illinois

Editor's note · Context

The speaker is discussing changes to the requirements for the Attorney General's preliminary investigations.

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