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Jerry Nadler: If he puts himself before the country in a manner that threatens our democracy, then our oath, our promise to the…

On the recordDecember 8, 2019
If he puts himself before the country in a manner that threatens our democracy, then our oath, our promise to the American people requires us to come to the defense of the Nation.
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Jerry Nadler
Democratic · New York

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Nadler warns against presidential actions that threaten democracy.

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