Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 20, 2020
President Trump cannot function as judge, jury and executioner of our democracy.
Said by
Adam Schiff
Democratic · California

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Adam Schiff argues that President Trump should not have the power to control the investigation into his own conduct.

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