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George W. Bush: “Those who violate the law—including a Member of Congress—should and will be held to account.”

On the recordMay 24, 2006
Those who violate the law—including a Member of Congress—should and will be held to account.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Statement on the Department of Justice's Handling of Representative William J. Jefferson's Materials

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