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Orrin Hatch: “I think that is what I will do, because it seems to me that some of the people around here are afraid to get the facts…”

On the recordMay 20, 1998
I think that is what I will do, because it seems to me that some of the people around here are afraid to get the facts on this matter. And I have to say that it is highly offensive to have someone come here and suggest that the distinguished Senator from California and I are not trying to get to the bottom of the facts, especially since the facts are so complex here. So I will ask the distinguished Senator from California, isn't it true that you are trying to get to the facts of this matter? Is that right?
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Orrin Hatch
Republican · Utah
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Addressing concerns about the pursuit of facts in a complex matter during Senate debate.

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