Political Quotes

On the recordJune 26, 2019
There is nothing illegitimate about the representatives of the people obtaining documents that go to our constitutional duty.
Said by
Jamie Raskin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Raskin emphasizes the legitimacy of congressional investigations.

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