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His argument is that he’s worried that the United States government will start confiscating cash just just like the totalitarian regime his family fled.  
Wonderful.

And, claiming that he has withdrawn $480,000 from his personal savings will need to be proven by him.  This should be fun.

I wonder how he will explain away the gold bars or the Mercedes.  Neither were mentioned in his pitiful press conference.  [/quote]

He doesn't have to explain any of that.  The burden of proof is on the gov.  And they are going to have a very hard to proving he got any of this in exchange for an official act.[/quote]

I wouldn't be so sure. 
First, he made this comment publicly.  They can access his bank records to see about that $480,000.  That would be a hellovalot of withdrawals.  Should be easy to check.

Secondly, there are others involved here. And, supposedly their DNA is on the cash.  I see a plea deal with one or more of his co-conspirators.  [/quote]

What does it matter if he made the comment publicly?  The cash probably did come from someone else.  Just like the vacations, Rolex, cash, and golf equipment that McDonnell got came from someone else.  Problem is that it's no longer illegal for elected officials to take that stuff so long as the quid pro quo isn't too clear or the quo is just setting up meetings or talking to other officials.[/quote]

I do believe the acceptance of $480,000, gold bars that are valued at $100,000, and a mercedes exceed the gift limit rule and are not covered by exceptions.  It is not just Senate rules, but law as well.  And, one has to wonder if he claimed any of these on his income taxes. 
https://www.ethics.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/gifts

I think his co-conspirators will be able to shed light on the quid pro quo.  
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Gifts aren't taxable income.  And getting gifts doesn't violate the law.  The alleged quid pro quo is in the indictment and it doesn't pass the McDonnell test.  It's totally corrupt, but it's also legal thanks to the Supreme Court.[/quote]

We shall see.  Menendez is corrupt and has been for quite some time.  I think they may have him this time.  
Do you believe they put all the evidence they have in the indictment?  [/quote]

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