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On the recordFebruary 13, 2018
I would say first of all you have mentioned the importance of independence, and I agree that the Chief Counsel needs to be an independent position.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Cardin emphasizes the need for independence in the Chief Counsel position.

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