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Still, to justify the conviction of the President there must be specific allegations of some crime or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, gross misconduct, or a willful violation of law, and the proof must be such as to satisfy the conscience of the truth of the charge.
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John Sherman
Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Sherman emphasizes that specific allegations of serious misconduct are necessary for a conviction of the President.

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