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Patrick Leahy: “I think it is kind of easy. The clause prohibits receipt of any emolument without the consent of the Congress.”

On the recordMarch 19, 2017
I think it is kind of easy. The clause prohibits receipt of any emolument without the consent of the Congress.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Leahy emphasizes the clarity of the emoluments clause regarding foreign payments to the President.

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