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Jim Sensenbrenner: there are some Members in this Chamber that seem to have forgotten history. We were at war in Vietnam when the hearings…

On the recordDecember 18, 1998
there are some Members in this Chamber that seem to have forgotten history. We were at war in Vietnam when the hearings on the impeachment of President Nixon occurred. That was because of the serious offenses that were alleged against President Nixon. Today we are proceeding because of the serious offenses alleged against President Clinton. I thank the gentleman.
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Jim Sensenbrenner
Republican · Wisconsin

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the impeachment proceedings against President Clinton in relation to historical context.

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