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The Velveteen Ocelot

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8. He's a smart lawyer; he knows the limits of the Speech and Debate clause

Reply to drray23 (Reply #4)

Wed Jul 18, 2018, 11:14 PM

Jul 2018

as well as the requirement that members may not disclose classified information. Just being on the floor of the House doesn't mean a member can disclose classified information, regardless.

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Screw the "I'm not at liberty to discuss" [View all] drray23 Jul 2018 OP

If he did what you suggest... lapfog_1 Jul 2018 #1

Not necessarily. drray23 Jul 2018 #2

Only if he does so while in the process of passing or debating legislation. The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2018 #5

Yes its delicate. But it's so important . drray23 Jul 2018 #6

If he discloses classified information he can be prosecuted for it. The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2018 #3

He could do it on the floor of Congress drray23 Jul 2018 #4

He's a smart lawyer; he knows the limits of the Speech and Debate clause The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2018 #8

Do you know if there has been precedents for that? drray23 Jul 2018 #9

Apparently not: The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2018 #10

How did Mike gravel avoid trouble ? drray23 Jul 2018 #11

I assume it was because the Pentagon Papers had already been obtained The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2018 #12

Schiff says as much as he can say. Tatiana Jul 2018 #7