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Ted Lieu: The fact that the orders by the President were not carried out, that is not a defense to obstruction of justice.

On the recordJuly 23, 2019
The fact that the orders by the President were not carried out, that is not a defense to obstruction of justice.
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Ted Lieu
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Lieu explains that attempts to obstruct justice are still criminal.

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