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On the recordApril 27, 2022
We take oath of office to defend the Constitution. How can you meet that oath if you're essentially trying to overturn an election?
Said by
Adam Schiff
Democratic · California
Source
msnbc.com

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Adam Schiff discusses the responsibility of elected officials to uphold the Constitution and the implications of attempting to overturn an election.

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