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On the Paula Jones business, what are the points that have crystallized?

1. If the Court permits the case to proceed against Mr. Clinton, it will not involve the immobilization of the Chief Executive. Justice Souter and again Justice O’Connor said, in various ways, addressing the defendant’s attorneys: Look. We are not suggesting that if simultaneously the Paula Jones judge issues a subpoena for the President’s appearance and Japan declares war on us, the President will have to go to the courthouse instead of the war room.

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On the Paula Jones business, what are the points that have crystallized?

1. If the Court permits the case to proceed against Mr. Clinton, it will not involve the immobilization of the Chief Executive. Justice Souter and again Justice O’Connor said, in various ways, addressing the defendant’s attorneys: Look. We are not suggesting that if simultaneously the Paula Jones judge issues a subpoena for the President’s appearance and Japan declares war on us, the President will have to go to the courthouse instead of the war room.