On the recordJune 14, 2011
Some kind of way, we have to establish--you know, the majority has some concerns, and I think many of them probably quite legitimate. And there has to be a balance here.
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congress.govSome kind of way, we have to establish--you know, the majority has some concerns, and I think many of them probably quite legitimate. And there has to be a balance here.
Cummings emphasizes the need for balance in addressing concerns raised by the majority.
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