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Chuck Schumer: “If we get rid of rule of law, a 248 year tradition in…”

Featuring: Chuck Schumer, Democratic | U.S. Senate New York

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Interview with Senator Chuck Schumer on Anti-Semitism and Political Challenges

Published | Video Starts at 05:18

What did Democrats do if and when the Trump administration defies a federal judge? Well, first of all, we have to have rule of law. People say, well, that's not me. If we get rid of rule of law, a 248 year tradition in America, this democracy is over. Okay? So it's vital to stop it. There are two courts. Democrats do that. There are two courts. One is the court of public opinion. (05:18–05:26)

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Asserts that the rule of law is a 248-year tradition in America and essential for democracy.

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