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On the recordFebruary 13, 2019
the fact that Mitch McConnell would warn him privately, but then do a complete 180 and publicly embrace this shows you just the kind of capitulation that is endangering the rule of law in our system of checks and balances.
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Adam Schiff
Democratic · California

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Schiff criticizes Mitch McConnell for his inconsistent stance regarding the president's actions, suggesting it undermines the rule of law.

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