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Diana DeGette: “I respect that they have this constitutional prerogative, but I am disappointed they will not answer our questions.”

On the recordSeptember 22, 2011
I respect that they have this constitutional prerogative, but I am disappointed they will not answer our questions.
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Diana DeGette
Democratic · Colorado

Editor's note · Context

DeGette expresses disappointment over witnesses invoking Fifth Amendment rights.

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