A secret agency is an anomaly in a democracy.
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Senator King emphasizes the importance of transparency in a democratic system.
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I said, “I'm going to say that you have committed to me that this investigation will be full, fair and transparent. Can I say that? He said, “Yes, absolutely.”
We don't yet really know what happened, but to ensure that we find out what happened and that if there were actions that were unjustified, that those who committed those actions will be held accountable.
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