In fact, there were laws passed that protected against disclosure from the irs, even to the Justice Department. So, John, What we're seeing now is the most kind of flagrant abuse of that tradition and norm. Theoretically, the President could say, and he has said, go after so and so, regardless of the evidence. But here's what happens. The cases are dismissed. But this is why I'm asking. (1:00:07–1:00:15)
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