I took actions, with the advice of lawyers and experts, to find ways -- creative ways to use the executive authority of a governor to get real things done for people who rely on us. And in many cases, the things we did for people have literally saved lives. I don't believe those are impeachable offenses.
Blagojevich defends his actions as governor, arguing that they were intended to help people and should not be grounds for impeachment.
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