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Jerry Nadler: “Abuse of power was no vague or weak notion to the Framers. It had a very specific meaning: the use of official power to…”

On the recordDecember 18, 2019
Abuse of power was no vague or weak notion to the Framers. It had a very specific meaning: the use of official power to obtain an improper personal benefit while ignoring or injuring the national interest. President Trump has abused his office and must be removed. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Cohen).
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Jerry Nadler
Democratic · New York
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Dec 18, 2019

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