Ted Lieu: “I believe we need to execute the inherent contempt power of the House…”

On the recordDecember 8, 2021

I believe we need to execute the inherent contempt power of the House of Representatives.

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Democratic · California

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Ted Lieu advocating for the use of contempt power against witnesses who disobey Congressional subpoenas.

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Ted Lieu: “I believe we need to execute the inherent contempt power of the House of Representatives.”