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Carl Levin: “If you cannot give me a yes or no, but just repeat the question and say that is what it is, that to me is a yes.”

On the recordSeptember 19, 2012
If you cannot give me a yes or no, but just repeat the question and say that is what it is, that to me is a yes.
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Carl Levin
Democratic · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Levin expresses frustration over unclear responses regarding tax influence.

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