President Thein Sein, opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi and the speaker of parliament's lower house on Sunday issued a joint declaration in the face of the deadly communal violence.

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The information Bakaly told Starr's prosecutors was the basis for a declaration from Starr's office challenging the White House accusations.

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The declaration would "include a statement of where members spend most of their time when the House is not sitting (including weekends), and in particular where they spend most nights".

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The declaration was filed with the court on February 9, 1999, eight days after the White House filed its motion.

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