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Originally posted by sebastian_dangerfield
1. He lied to Congress. He acted in furtherance of a conspiracy to lie to Congress. He aided and abetted others in lying to Congress.
2. The President engaging in an organized campaign of lies to deceive Congress (even if they were willing dupes) is not you or I lying about some minor thing.
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Is lying to Congress a crime? I know that at a congressional hearing you are put under oath, but in general, is lying to congress a crime? I mean if a Congressman stands up in Congress and says something, if he lies, is he committing perjury?
