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Jared Huffman: “I have waited around here not because I have any searing probative questions of the witnesses, but rather to express a…”

On the recordJune 25, 2013
I have waited around here not because I have any searing probative questions of the witnesses, but rather to express a little bit of dismay as a freshman member of Congress and of this Committee.
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Jared Huffman
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Huffman expresses frustration with repetitive industry testimonies and lack of focus on pressing issues.

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