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On the recordJanuary 29, 2020
I work with other senators to make sure that we have the right to ask for more documents and witnesses but there's no need for more evidence to prove something that has already been proven and that does not meet the United States' Constitution's high bar for an impeachable offense.
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Lamar Alexander
Republican · Tennessee

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Senator Alexander states his position on the impeachment process, indicating he believes the evidence does not meet the constitutional standard for removal.

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