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Darrell Issa: I place in the Record at this time the statement by the Terry family regarding Congressman John Dingell's criticism of…

On the recordJune 28, 2012
I place in the Record at this time the statement by the Terry family regarding Congressman John Dingell's criticism of the contempt vote. Terry Family Statement With Regard to Congressman John Dingell's Criticism of Contempt Vote On Wednesday, Representative John Dingell invoked the Terry family name while saying he would not back the contempt resolutions but instead wants the Oversight and Government Reform Committee to conduct a more thorough investigation into Operation Fast and Furious. Congressman Dingell represents the district in Michigan where Brian Terry was born and where his family still resides, but his views don't represent those of the Terry family. Nor does he speak for the Terry family. And he has never spoken to the Terry family. His office sent us a condolence letter when Brian was buried 18 months ago. That's the last time we heard from him. A year ago, after the House Oversight and Reform Committee began looking into Operation Fast and Furious, one of Brian's sisters called Rep. Dingell's office seeking help and answers. No one from his office called back. Mr. Dingell is now calling for more investigation to be conducted before the Attorney General can be held in contempt of Congress. The Terry family has been waiting for over 18 months for answers about Operation Fast and Furious and how it was related to Brian's death. If Rep.…
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Darrell Issa
Republican · California
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Jun 28, 2012

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