We should hold this hearing in a closed session, like the chairman said he would in his letter.
Elijah Cummings: “We should hold this hearing in a closed session, like the chairman said he would in his letter.”
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Cummings advocated for a closed session to protect classified information and ensure responsible discussion.
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