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Justin Amash: “Well, yes, he did -- he did lie. He lied to Congress. He lied to the American people. I've called for him to step down…”

On the recordJuly 30, 2013
Well, yes, he did -- he did lie. He lied to Congress. He lied to the American people. I've called for him to step down, and I think he should face the same consequences that any American would face who came to Congress and gave false testimony or did so in a court proceeding.
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Justin Amash
Michigan

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Amash accuses James Clapper of lying to Congress and calls for his resignation, emphasizing accountability for government officials.

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