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Jim Himes: “In this case, of course, the president used it at in the very best breeding, to do a favor for somebody who provided the…”

On the recordNovember 25, 2020
In this case, of course, the president used it at in the very best breeding, to do a favor for somebody who provided the President with a one thing that he understands that it's a loyalty to him.
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Jim Himes
Democratic · Connecticut
Source
msnbc.com

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Rep. Jim Himes criticizes President Trump's pardon of Michael Flynn as a reward for loyalty rather than justice.

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