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On the recordDecember 1, 1997
I believe the majority is pursuing a path of immoderation, disregarding even a consideration of the wishes of a vast majority of the American people regarding penalizing this President with censure and not impeachment.
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Henry Hyde
Illinois
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congress.gov
Dec 1, 1997

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