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Richard Shelby: I am now convinced that an accounting on behalf of the victims, the families left behind, and the American people must…

On the recordSeptember 24, 2002
I am now convinced that an accounting on behalf of the victims, the families left behind, and the American people must include a comprehensive examination of how every relevant agency of our Government performed or failed to perform prior to the attacks.
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Richard Shelby
Republican · Alabama

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the need for a commission to investigate government failures related to the September 11 attacks.

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