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Adam Schiff: “The president didn't like the way the subpoenas were issued even the court already ruled on this issue and said no, Mr.…”

On the recordJanuary 20, 2020
The president didn't like the way the subpoenas were issued even the court already ruled on this issue and said no, Mr. President, you don't get to decide whether a subpoena is valid or not in an impeachment proceeding. That's the sole responsibility of the House.
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Adam Schiff
Democratic · California

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Adam Schiff argues that the president cannot unilaterally decide the validity of subpoenas in an impeachment proceeding.

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