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On the recordJanuary 2, 2018
Would you commit, if confirmed, to come back to this committee either in an open or closed session and be able to answer these questions for us?
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Cardin seeks assurance from the nominee about future accountability.

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