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Jeff Merkley: “If we are unable to in good faith say, we'll set aside our preconceptions, look at the exact language of the House…”

On the recordJanuary 14, 2020
If we are unable to in good faith say, we'll set aside our preconceptions, look at the exact language of the House articles of impeachment, the exact evidence and how it fits, then we should recuse ourselves.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Merkley emphasizes the importance of impartiality for senators during the impeachment trial.

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