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On the recordJuly 15, 2018
I think they rise to the level that not only questions his support of our basic -- his basic responsibilities to preserve, protect, to defend the constitution and the United States, but, again, I think the issue here is how do we move forward.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Senator Reed discusses the President's actions regarding his responsibilities to the Constitution.

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