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Darrell Issa: “If we look at it and allow discovery, a poking around, a typical plaintiff's trial lawyer look-see, then in fact the…”

On the recordMay 23, 2016
If we look at it and allow discovery, a poking around, a typical plaintiff's trial lawyer look-see, then in fact the rest of the world will likely respond.
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Darrell Issa
Republican · California

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Issa warns about global repercussions if U.S. courts allow discovery against Saudi Arabia.

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