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Adam Schiff: “It's a direct assault on the rule of law. It's also the worst form of cronyism and self-interest at work.”

On the recordDecember 23, 2020
It's a direct assault on the rule of law. It's also the worst form of cronyism and self-interest at work.
Said by
Adam Schiff
Democratic · California
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Adam Schiff criticized President Trump's pardons for those who lied to cover up for him, emphasizing the impact on the rule of law.

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