Jim Himes said "If Congress wants you here, you come. If you don't appear voluntarily and Congress thinks it's important, you will be subpoenaed." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordFebruary 11, 2019

If Congress wants you here, you come. If you don't appear voluntarily and Congress thinks it's important, you will be subpoenaed.

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Himes asserts the authority of Congress to compel witnesses to testify.

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