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On the recordMarch 25, 2019
I strongly believe in it. During the transition before Nancy became speaker, again, I talked to her about this. I asked her about impeachment. She said what do you think? I said I think your imposition is on impeachment is we're all for it is as soon as the Republicans ask you to do it, because if it's not bipartisan on takeoff it won't be bipartisan on the landing.
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas

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Paul Begala reflects on his conversation with Nancy Pelosi regarding the impeachment process and the need for bipartisan support.

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