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To: TLI

“Doesn’t this prove that Holder deliberately lied to congress without a doubt.”

“Well dang, aren’t we just all picky and fussy!

It’s just hard evidence, not like anybody that matters will want to know. “

Everyone lies to Congress. That’s not impeachable. (/sarc based on Clinton’s impeachment trial)


56 posted on 09/21/2011 7:06:14 PM PDT by Forgiven_Sinner (Seek you first the kingdom of God, and all things will be given to you.)
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To: Forgiven_Sinner
Everyone lies to Congress. That’s not impeachable. (/sarc based on Clinton’s impeachment trial)

To heck with an impeachment, can it be prosecuted?

TITLE 18 > PART I > CHAPTER 47 > § 1001

§ 1001. Statements or entries generally

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, whoever, in any matter within the jurisdiction of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of the Government of the United States, knowingly and willfully—

(1) falsifies, conceals, or covers up by any trick, scheme, or device a material fact;

(2) makes any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation; or

(3) makes or uses any false writing or document knowing the same to contain any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or entry;

shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years or, if the offense involves international or domestic terrorism (as defined in section 2331), imprisoned not more than 8 years, or both.

-snip-

(c) With respect to any matter within the jurisdiction of the legislative branch, subsection (a) shall apply only to—

(1) administrative matters, including a claim for payment, a matter related to the procurement of property or services, personnel or employment practices, or support services, or a document required by law, rule, or regulation to be submitted to the Congress or any office or officer within the legislative branch; or

(2) any investigation or review, conducted pursuant to the authority of any committee, subcommittee, commission or office of the Congress, consistent with applicable rules of the House or Senate.

Whaddya mean I'm grounded? All the kids are doing it...

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57 posted on 09/21/2011 7:40:50 PM PDT by TLI ( ITINERIS IMPENDEO VALHALLA)
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