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Panelists Debate Clinton-Lewinsky Sex Scandal

Zerhouni also said the Lewinsky affair shouldconcern all Americans.

"The White House is our house. Bill Clinton hasbrought shame upon that house," he said.

After the four speakers made openingpresentations, the floor was opened to questions.

"A man who lied to his wife and his family isgoing to lie to this country," Zerhouni said, inresponse to a question about whether or not thePresident's personal life should be separated fromhis track record in office.

Olney countered that presidents Eisenhower,Kennedy and Franklin D. Roosevelt allegedly hadaffairs while remaining successful presidents.

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Byron J. McClain '00, a member of the CollegeDemocrats who watched the debate, said he was notconvinced by any of the panelists.

"I think what was interesting to hear is thateveryone thinks that Clinton did have an affair,and that it was improper and unethical," McClainsaid.

"But the key difference is that most Democratsare still waiting for the facts to come out," headded. "I think many of the Republicans aredefinitely willing to give credence to theaccusations."CrimsonMelissa K. CrockerERIN L. BRINKMAN '00 and WILLIAM D.A.ZERHOUNI '98 debate the impact of the allegationsagainst President Clinton at a Harvard PoliticalUnion Debate last night.

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