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Ro Khanna: “The presidents of the United States don't end up in jail. People around them often do. And if I were someone working for…”

On the recordNovember 14, 2019
The presidents of the United States don't end up in jail. People around them often do. And if I were someone working for the president and concerned about perjury, I would testify.
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Ro Khanna
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Ro Khanna emphasizes the importance of truthfulness in testimony and warns that those close to the president may face consequences.

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