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On the recordAugust 5, 2021
I'm sure they'll try to do both. And so, we're going to need to resort to the court or have I would hope that maybe we can think about legislation that will prevent this kind of subterfuge from happening.
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Mazie Hirono
Democratic · Hawaii

Editor's note · Context

Hirono expresses concern about potential resistance to congressional subpoenas and the need for legislative solutions.

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