Newt Gingrich and the constitution

Letter from America by Alistair Cooke

Newt Gingrich is installed as Speaker of the House of Representatives, Alistair Cooke examines his suggested amendments to the constitution, and the life of new legislation.

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Fri 25 Nov 199421:00

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Fri 25 Nov 199421:00
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