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On the recordJanuary 20, 2020
The president cannot insulate himself from Congress' investigations of his wrongdoing.
Said by
Adam Schiff
Democratic · California

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Adam Schiff emphasizes that the president is not above congressional oversight and cannot evade investigation.

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