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James M. Talent: Hard as impeachment may be, to ignore misconduct so grave and notorious would be to suggest that the importance to the…

On the recordJanuary 6, 1999
Hard as impeachment may be, to ignore misconduct so grave and notorious would be to suggest that the importance to the country of an office can place the holder of the office above the country's laws.
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James M. Talent
Missouri
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congress.gov
Jan 6, 1999

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Arguing for the necessity of impeachment despite its difficulties.

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