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Ernest Istook: I would remind the Members of this body that every act which we are seeking to have investigated in this matter occurred…

On the recordMarch 2, 1994
I would remind the Members of this body that every act which we are seeking to have investigated in this matter occurred within the walls of this House of Representatives, not in Scotland or anyplace else. We are seeking to have an investigation of what happened internally within this body.
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Ernest Istook
Oklahoma

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The speaker is addressing the need for an internal investigation within the House of Representatives.

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