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John Kerry: “Clearly, the purpose of the trial and the purpose of this effort is to have a fair presentation of evidence. The Senate…”

On the recordFebruary 4, 1999
Clearly, the purpose of the trial and the purpose of this effort is to have a fair presentation of evidence. The Senate now having denied notice to White House counsel of what areas may be the subject of video, it might be that the voice of the witnesses themselves is the best response to whatever it is that the House were to present.
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John Kerry
Democratic · Massachusetts
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Editor's note · Context

Discussing the fairness of the trial process during impeachment proceedings.

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