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James Carville: “I don't understand why somebody doesn't drop a subpoena, or the Justice Department or somebody, drop a subpoena and say…”

On the recordJune 8, 2010
I don't understand why somebody doesn't drop a subpoena, or the Justice Department or somebody, drop a subpoena and say if we don't have it in 24 hours, that's it, partner.
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James Carville
Democratic · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Carville calls for legal action to obtain necessary information related to the oil spill.

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