On the recordJuly 9, 2013
I believe it was political pressure and the fact I upheld my oath.
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transcripts.cnn.comBill Lee: “I believe it was political pressure and the fact I upheld my oath.”
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Bill Lee discusses the political pressure he faced that led to his dismissal as police chief.
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