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Adam Schiff: “Therefore, understanding and having sworn an oath to the Constitution, I am faced on making a decision on impeachment.”

On the recordDecember 10, 2019
Therefore, understanding and having sworn an oath to the Constitution, I am faced on making a decision on impeachment.
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Adam Schiff
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Schiff highlights his duty to uphold the Constitution in impeachment proceedings.

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