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John Tierney: “I would hope Congress would find the answers to those questions before it gave him the money, frankly.”

On the recordJune 27, 2012
I would hope Congress would find the answers to those questions before it gave him the money, frankly.
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John Tierney
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Tierney emphasizes the need for Congress to evaluate funding before allocation.

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