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Chris Coons: It was a striking assertion by the attorney general. I, frankly, think, he should have been more careful with his words…

On the recordApril 9, 2019
It was a striking assertion by the attorney general. I, frankly, think, he should have been more careful with his words because spying has some very negative connotations.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Senator Chris Coons comments on Barr's use of the term 'spying' and its implications.

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