Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 20, 2020
There's a reason why we are here from five till midnight. That's because they don't want the American people to see what's going on here. They're hoping people are asleep.
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Adam Schiff
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Adam Schiff criticizes the timing of the proceedings, suggesting it is intended to keep the public unaware of the trial.

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