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On the recordMay 22, 2018
Well, I think that that is completely unfair and it's not good to sully our institutions like that without proof. And having a briefing that includes only Republicans is no way to have transparency. If you're going to have transparency, then involve both parties.
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Jeff Flake
Republican · Arizona

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Jeff Flake criticizes the president's approach to a briefing that excludes Democrats, emphasizing the need for transparency.

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