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Chris Murphy: “I'll just respectfully disagree. I certainly understand that keeping that data secret helps your negotiations.”

On the recordMarch 11, 2013
I'll just respectfully disagree. I certainly understand that keeping that data secret helps your negotiations.
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Murphy emphasizes the need for transparency over secrecy in negotiations.

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