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Leon Panetta: I'd like to believe it was an instance where his own conscience said, I've got to tell the American people the truth.

On the recordOctober 4, 2020
I'd like to believe it was an instance where his own conscience said, I've got to tell the American people the truth.
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Leon Panetta
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Panetta discusses Mark Meadows' decision to provide a more accurate account of the President's health condition.

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