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“Whether it's a sitting president when I was an impeachment manager, or a Republican president who has taken liberties with adherence to the law, to me the standard is the same.”

Quote by Bob Barr

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Bob Barr is a former United States Representative, born on November 5, 1948. He has had a distinguished political career and made significant contributions in various fields. more

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