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On the recordSeptember 15, 1998
Well, I say this to my friend and my leader and my party. I would urge the President to come clean at this point. For he has admitted that he has lied. He has disappointed us in his party and disappointed many in this Nation. For it is difficult for those of us in this party and those of us in this House to continue to give the President the benefit of the doubt. Mr. President, please come clean.
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Gerald Ford
Republican · Michigan

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Addressing the President's admission of lying and urging transparency.

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