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Zoe Lofgren: It's not an occasion for joy. It's one of solemn obligation.

On the recordDecember 3, 2019
It's not an occasion for joy. It's one of solemn obligation.
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Zoe Lofgren
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Lofgren emphasizes the seriousness of the impeachment process.

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