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John Sarbanes: “Furthermore, if the leader will yield, is it not the case that any charge relating to obstruction of justice will be…”

On the recordFebruary 29, 1996
Furthermore, if the leader will yield, is it not the case that any charge relating to obstruction of justice will be handled by the independent counsel? This committee is not going to bring such a charge, or instigate any punishment. We do not have the authority to do that. That is something the independent counsel does. And is it not the case that whenever our hearings end, the independent counsel will continue? He has an open-ended charter, and it is his responsibility to look into this matter and to bring charges for any violation of the criminal law.
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John Sarbanes
Democratic · Maryland
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Discussing the role of the independent counsel in relation to obstruction of justice charges.

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