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On the recordJanuary 22, 2019
I think that's what they meant by high crimes. Doesn't even have to be a crime. It's just when you start using your office and you're acting in a way that hurts people you've committed a high crime.
Said by
Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham discusses the definition of high crimes in the context of impeachment.

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