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On the recordMay 16, 2012
So, are you going to proceed with some investigating that is going to lead to some litigation, or are you going to continue to work in ways that will allow those who are being accused to 'neither admit nor deny' and just keep settling and settling and settling as usual?
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Maxine Waters
Democratic · California

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Waters expresses concern over the task force's approach to investigations and settlements.

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