Was it Counterpoint, or Point Counterpoint? Something like that.
Linseed is a complete idiot. He thinks that when you place your hand on a bible or any other "holy" book when you take an oath of office, you are swearing allegience to that BOOK, that document, as he calls it.
Apparently it was Crossfire in 1982
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1197622/filmotype