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Adam Schiff: “The essence of an impeachable offense is a President's decision to sacrifice the national interest for his own private…”

On the recordDecember 3, 2019
The essence of an impeachable offense is a President's decision to sacrifice the national interest for his own private ends.
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Adam Schiff
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Schiff defines impeachable offenses as prioritizing personal interests over national welfare.

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