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On the recordDecember 10, 2019
the impeachment of President Nixon, although he had committed many crimes, the committee voted impeachment for abuse of power and obstruction of justice.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Cicilline compares current impeachment standards to those used against Nixon.

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