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Chris Murphy: “The government of the United States doesn't exist to make…”

Featuring: Chris Murphy, Democratic | U.S. Senate from Connecticut

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This Is What 500 Days of Trump's Corruption Looks Like

Published | Video Starts at 31:48

Because once corruption becomes normal, it becomes permanent. The White House is not a business opportunity. The presidency is not a license to steal from the American people. The government of the United States doesn't exist to make Donald Trump rich. It belongs to the American people. And after 500 days of corruption, Democrats and Republicans in this body, along with the American people, should start acting like it. (31:48–31:54)

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Asserts that the U.S. government is not intended to serve personal financial interests of the president.

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