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Tom McClintock: The abuse of these powers for political purposes would be a direct threat to the most fundamental freedoms that we have…

On the recordSeptember 16, 2019
The abuse of these powers for political purposes would be a direct threat to the most fundamental freedoms that we have as Americans and the most fundamental institutions of our democracy.
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Tom McClintock
Republican · California

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McClintock warns against government power abuse threatening American freedoms.

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