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On the recordJanuary 20, 2020
The resolution would allow the president to cherry pick documents he has refused to produce to the House and attempt to admit them into evidence here. That would enable the president to use his obstruction not only as a shield to his misconduct, but also as a sword in his defense. That would be patently unfair and wholly improper.
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Adam Schiff
Democratic · California

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Adam Schiff argues against the resolution allowing the president to selectively introduce documents, stating it would be unfair and improper.

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