Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20181214:01:19:00
The authorities agree that direct violation of a criminal statute is not necessary for impeachment. it is sufficient for impeachment in most cases, but not always. there's always this other judgment that's built in impeachment that's not just like the way a prosecutor would look at it. you know, are the elements of the statutory offense met. but also is there a general offense against the character of our government and democracy. in other words, is there really a high crime and misdemeanor in terms of corruption of the government. but it looks like we're getting very close to that. it's hard ...