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Adam Schiff: “Checks and balances are not an optional feature of the Constitution that can be toggled on or off depending on who…”

On the recordMay 23, 2023
Checks and balances are not an optional feature of the Constitution that can be toggled on or off depending on who occupies the White House.
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Adam Schiff
Democratic · California

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Schiff emphasizes the importance of constitutional checks and balances.

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