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Steve Chabot: the Washington Post, which is not exactly known as a conservative newspaper, has done the American people a great…

On the recordJune 10, 1998
the Washington Post, which is not exactly known as a conservative newspaper, has done the American people a great service. I do not think anybody with a straight face could say they are part of some vast alleged right wing conspiracy. Yesterday the Washington Post published a full page list of 94 witnesses who have either fled the country or taken the fifth amendment in relation to the Clinton White House scandals. There has been a pattern of nearly total noncooperation by this administration. The White House delays and stonewalls, and then complains that the investigation is taking too long. Witnesses flee the country or refuse to testify, and then the White House accuses investigators of being on a witch hunt. Attorney General Janet Reno expands the investigation, and then the White House blames Judge Starr for spending too much money. White House aides suddenly experience massive memory loss and cannot recall any relevant facts about important events. Mr. Speaker, the American people deserve better than this.
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Steve Chabot
Republican · Ohio

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Addressing the lack of cooperation from the Clinton administration during investigations.

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