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Hank Johnson: “We would have to afford that individual the right to counsel, is that not correct?”

On the recordJune 21, 2016
We would have to afford that individual the right to counsel, is that not correct?
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Hank Johnson
Democratic · Georgia

Editor's note · Context

Johnson emphasizes the need for due process in impeachment proceedings.

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