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Dick Durbin: [Republicans] owe it to him to tell his story under oath and [Republicans] refused to [bring him before the Committee].…

On the recordJuly 24, 2026
[Republicans] owe it to him to tell his story under oath and [Republicans] refused to [bring him before the Committee]. The conclusion I draw is that they are afraid of what he has to say… would you comment on it?
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Questioning about Jack Smith's testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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