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Adam Schiff: “The only limitation on a President to execute many of these powers is precedent and political norms.”

On the recordMay 23, 2023
The only limitation on a President to execute many of these powers is precedent and political norms.
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Adam Schiff
Democratic · California

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Schiff discusses the dangers of relying on norms to limit presidential power.

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