On the recordDecember 10, 2019
Abuse of power is the preeminent crime, which the Framers, even in the Federalist Papers, talked about as high crimes and misdemeanors for the purpose of impeachment.
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congress.govEric Swalwell: “Abuse of power is the preeminent crime, which the Framers, even in the Federalist Papers, talked about as high crimes…”
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Swalwell emphasizes that abuse of power is a critical basis for impeachment.
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