The demand under the present circumstances that Mr. Pagliano again assert his constitutional rights in front of video cameras six weeks before the presidential election betrays a naked political agenda and furthers no valid legislative aim.
Cummings criticized the subpoena's timing and intent regarding Pagliano's testimony.
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