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On the recordFebruary 9, 2009
I appreciate efforts at consultation, getting out input. However, having said that I think having a major announcement and a major committee hearing today with the complete lack of detail that we have quite frankly was a big mistake.
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David Vitter
Republican · Louisiana

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Vitter criticizes the lack of detail in a major announcement during a committee hearing.

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