And I think you heard the answer today. They took an oath to the Constitution. And they are taking it seriously. Something clearly Donald Trump did not do.
Editor's note · Context
O'Donnell comments on the testimony of Republican and Democratic officials regarding their commitment to the Constitution in contrast to Donald Trump's actions.
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