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Chris Coons: If there is an allegation of Presidential wrongdoing, a congressional inquiry should take precedence over the criminal…

On the recordSeptember 3, 2018
If there is an allegation of Presidential wrongdoing, a congressional inquiry should take precedence over the criminal investigation, including an investigation of any Presidential associates.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Coons emphasizes the priority of congressional inquiries over criminal investigations of a President.

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