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Chris Coons: I thought that was an extraordinary answer. I think that was -- an obvious answer would have been he supported the…

On the recordApril 9, 2019
I thought that was an extraordinary answer. I think that was -- an obvious answer would have been he supported the Mueller investigation, thought that it was necessary to the rule of law, and that transparency was important.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Senator Coons expresses concern over Barr's response regarding the Mueller investigation.

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