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Jerry McNerney: “I think in the effort of wanting to be transparent, it would be very helpful if when you were coming to the Committee…”

On the recordMay 11, 2016
I think in the effort of wanting to be transparent, it would be very helpful if when you were coming to the Committee right out of the gate you are telling us what needs to be fixed as opposed to this Committee having it to pull out of you.
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Jerry McNerney
Democratic · California

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McNerney emphasizes the need for transparency in committee discussions.

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