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Chris Murphy: “But just like was the case a year ago, that doesn't obviate the United States Senate of its responsibility to have a…”

On the recordJanuary 25, 2021
But just like was the case a year ago, that doesn't obviate the United States Senate of its responsibility to have a trial.
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

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Chris Murphy asserts the Senate's duty to conduct an impeachment trial regardless of political challenges.

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