On the recordJanuary 26, 2020
For the Senate to remove a duly elected president on vague, non- constitutional grounds such as abuse of power or obstruction of Congress would create a dangerous precedent.
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transcripts.cnn.comJames Grimes: “For the Senate to remove a duly elected president on vague, non- constitutional grounds such as abuse of power or…”
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Grimes warns against the implications of removing a president based on vague charges.
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