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Patrick Kennedy: “In conclusion, once we know what impeachable offense is, then we need to ask another question. Is it the kind of offense…”

On the recordOctober 1, 1998
In conclusion, once we know what impeachable offense is, then we need to ask another question. Is it the kind of offense in which the President's remaining in office is far worse for this country than what will happen to this country if we remove a President from office? We need wisdom to prevail over politics.
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Patrick Kennedy
Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the implications of impeachment during a debate.

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