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Chris Coons: the ability of a special counsel to conduct an independent investigation of the President is foundational to the rule of…

On the recordSeptember 3, 2018
the ability of a special counsel to conduct an independent investigation of the President is foundational to the rule of law.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Coons emphasizes the importance of special counsels for upholding the rule of law.

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