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John Conyers: “Well, apparently there was an American role. The details have not been forthcoming because what actually happened has…”

On the recordMarch 2, 2004
Well, apparently there was an American role. The details have not been forthcoming because what actually happened has been covered up with a series of misrepresentations that are clearly not accurate, and that is a challenge that remains for us to uncover. That is our job as legislators. And I think that the gentlewoman's fierce determination to get to the bottom of this will lead this country, this Congress, to an honest evaluation of what has gone down.
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John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan
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Addressing the need for transparency and accountability in government actions.

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