Elijah Cummings said "There was phenomenal reluctance. Phenomenal. And that is why I am saying this. I would not say this if it did not pain me." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMay 19, 2009

There was phenomenal reluctance. Phenomenal. And that is why I am saying this. I would not say this if it did not pain me.

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Cummings expresses frustration over reluctance to testify and the lack of action.

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