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Thomas M. Barrett: “I think that this is very relevant because I think that the issue here is whether Members who have been accused of…”

On the recordSeptember 26, 1996
I think that this is very relevant because I think that the issue here is whether Members who have been accused of committing crimes or have been convicted of committing crimes can----
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Thomas M. Barrett
Wisconsin

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Discussing the implications of criminal accusations against Members of Congress.

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