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On the recordNovember 11, 2019
if the President believes that he can abuse his office, the power of that office, he can fail to defend our national security and there is no accountability.
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Adam Schiff
Democratic · California

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Adam Schiff explains the necessity of impeachment due to the President's potential abuse of power.

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