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On the recordOctober 28, 2009
I also believe if the commission is only Members of Congress, they will be subject to so much importuning by various groups.
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Dianne Feinstein
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Feinstein argues for a hybrid commission to avoid political pressures.

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