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On the recordJanuary 22, 2020
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.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham discusses the concept of high crimes in the context of impeachment, suggesting that misuse of office can constitute such an offense.

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