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John Boehner: “Lying to the Congress of the United States is a crime. And if the speaker is accusing the CIA and other intelligence…”

On the recordMay 17, 2009
Lying to the Congress of the United States is a crime. And if the speaker is accusing the CIA and other intelligence officials of lying or misleading the Congress, then she should come forward with evidence.

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John Boehner criticizes Nancy Pelosi for accusing the CIA of lying to Congress and demands evidence.

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