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On the recordMay 16, 2023
I want to be clear that although I have withheld my objections at this time, going forward, we will not hesitate to object if this kind of coordination does not occur in advance.
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Maxine Waters
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Waters expresses concerns about the subcommittee hearing process and future objections.

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