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John Conyers: “T they permit those who sincerely disagree but believe some punishment is appropriate, the right to pursue the…”

On the recordDecember 1, 1997
T they permit those who sincerely disagree but believe some punishment is appropriate, the right to pursue the alternative they believe is legitimate--i.e., a resolution of censure? That would allow all Members to vote their consciences on this important issue. The rights of those who would impeach would not be infringed--they could simply vote no
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John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan
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Dec 1, 1997

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