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Henry Waxman: “I don't think not having trials is an acceptable answer because I think it would in essence be the government saying, we…”

On the recordOctober 22, 2013
I don't think not having trials is an acceptable answer because I think it would in essence be the government saying, we are not going to plan for this.
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Henry Waxman
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Waxman argues against the lack of trials, emphasizing the need for government planning.

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