
I am dumbfounded and baffled by this law enforcement technique, which just seems patently ridiculous to me.
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I am dumbfounded and baffled by this law enforcement technique, which just seems patently ridiculous to me.

He indeed is a great champion of transparency in government and public integrity, and we owe him a great deal of credit.

I will ask colleagues on both sides of the aisle to join me in urging the administration to respect all Members of Congress.

I believe this analysis is completely incorrect, constitutionally unfounded, and will be of great detriment to the public interest.

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