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Adam Schiff: “I think, Lawrence, his counsel did acknowledge when we had a contempt proceeding earlier involving Mr. Clark, despite…”

On the recordFebruary 2, 2022
I think, Lawrence, his counsel did acknowledge when we had a contempt proceeding earlier involving Mr. Clark, despite him invoking the Fifth, and that is specter for someone at the top of the Justice Department, as indicated previously by his attorney, who may not be able to testify he fears what he says might incriminate him.
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Adam Schiff
Democratic · California
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msnbc.com

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Adam Schiff discusses the implications of Jeffrey Clark invoking the Fifth Amendment during his testimony.

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