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On the recordSeptember 24, 2019
the Constitution contains two clauses pertinent to our topic today: One prevents an elected official from receiving 'any present [or Emolument] . . . from any King, Prince, or foreign state' . . . 'without the Consent of Congress.'
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Dina Titus
Democratic · Nevada

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Titus explains constitutional clauses regarding emoluments and congressional consent.

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