On the recordDecember 23, 2020
You can't give a pardon as part of a corrupt criminal scheme. You can't give a pardon as part of a bribe, for example. I will make illegal campaign contributions if you will pardon me.
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Adam Schiff discusses the legality of presidential pardons and the implications of giving pardons as part of a corrupt scheme.
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