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David Cicilline: “Is it ever appropriate, sir, for the President to solicit or accept foreign assistance in an election?”

On the recordJuly 27, 2020
Is it ever appropriate, sir, for the President to solicit or accept foreign assistance in an election?
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

David Cicilline questions Attorney General Barr about the appropriateness of a President accepting foreign assistance in elections.

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