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Thomas M. Barrett: I am one of those 19 that did not vote for it. And I will not vote for immunity tomorrow because I do not believe this…

On the recordMay 12, 1998
I am one of those 19 that did not vote for it. And I will not vote for immunity tomorrow because I do not believe this is an attempt to find truth. I do not think this is a fair investigation.
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Thomas M. Barrett
Wisconsin

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Expressing opposition to a vote on immunity during a congressional debate.

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