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On the recordSeptember 11, 2012
the use of such an incendiary term without having any conclusion or hearings or evidence that lead to this conclusion 'abuse of power' is one that should not be taken lightly
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John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan

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He argued against using the term 'abuse of power' without proper evidence.

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