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Mazie Hirono: So, as far as I'm concerned, unless the President mounts a defense, which is more than saying 'Oh, well anything he…

On the recordJanuary 19, 2020
So, as far as I'm concerned, unless the President mounts a defense, which is more than saying 'Oh, well anything he does, that's not impeachable,' that's not a defense.
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Mazie Hirono
Democratic · Hawaii

Editor's note · Context

Hirono emphasizes that the President has not mounted a proper defense against the impeachment charges.

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