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John McCain: Advice and consent is more than a matter of etiquette or protocol.

On the recordJanuary 20, 2016
Advice and consent is more than a matter of etiquette or protocol.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain highlights the importance of the advice and consent process as a safeguard against executive power abuses.

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