Pete Aguilar: “Our goal isn’t to be punitive. Our goal is to get testimony. But if…”

On the recordOctober 15, 2021

Our goal isn’t to be punitive. Our goal is to get testimony. But if someone isn’t going to give testimony, we’re going to use every tool available.

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Aguilar outlines the committee's approach to obtaining testimony from witnesses.

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Pete Aguilar: “Our goal isn’t to be punitive. Our goal is to get testimony. But if someone isn’t going to give testimony, we’re going…”