I have to say that the consistent refusal of the Secretary to respond to requests by this Committee to discuss that memo bespeaks either an autocratic contempt for the legitimate constitutional authority of Congress, or an utter lack of confidence in supporting his position.
McClintock criticizes the Secretary's refusal to discuss the Chu memo with Congress.
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