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Elizabeth Warren: “I believe firmly that, especially as the President-elect tries to blur lines around conflicts of interest, it is…”

On the recordJanuary 17, 2017
I believe firmly that, especially as the President-elect tries to blur lines around conflicts of interest, it is critical we not only do everything in our power to hold him to high standards.
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Elizabeth Warren
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Warren emphasizes the importance of accountability for the President-elect and his nominees.

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