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On the recordMay 14, 2019
Invoking privilege preventing access to documents should be done sparingly and err on the side of transparency.
Said by
Andy Biggs
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

Biggs advocates for cautious use of executive privilege to ensure transparency.

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