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Tom McClintock: “Well, doesn't the Constitution prevent that? I mean, the Constitution is separation of powers.”

On the recordMay 16, 2022
Well, doesn't the Constitution prevent that? I mean, the Constitution is separation of powers.
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Tom McClintock
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

McClintock emphasizes the importance of constitutional separation of powers.

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