It appeared to be a much different mentality. It was, you know, we'll take care of our own. We'll keep quiet.
Dick Durbin: “It appeared to be a much different mentality. It was, you know, we'll take care of our own. We'll keep quiet.”
On the recordApril 17, 2012
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Durbin critiques a culture of secrecy and protectionism within the agency.
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