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George Mitchell: “I think he has a responsibility, not just to the president, obviously he has to the members of his caucus, but everyone…”

On the recordAugust 10, 2017
I think he has a responsibility, not just to the president, obviously he has to the members of his caucus, but everyone has a higher responsibility to the country, to the constitution.

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Mitchell emphasizes McConnell's duty to the country and the constitution amidst Trump's criticisms.

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