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Jim Sensenbrenner: We have heard all of these prophets of economic doom and gloom if the House discharges its constitutional duty today in…

On the recordDecember 18, 1998
We have heard all of these prophets of economic doom and gloom if the House discharges its constitutional duty today in impeaching the President. The Nasdaq hit an all-time high. I think the markets are smarter than some of the people who are making these accusations.
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Jim Sensenbrenner
Republican · Wisconsin

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Discussing economic implications of impeachment during a House debate.

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