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On the recordMarch 15, 2007
Our assertion is, our position is, that these acts were acts of private political revenge, they were far outside the scope of their public duties and indeed, if anything, there were an abuse of the public trust.
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Joe Wilson
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Wilson argues that the actions taken against his wife were politically motivated and a betrayal of public trust.

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