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On the recordOctober 19, 2021
Let me start by saying that it gives me no joy that I have been forced to call this meeting. I think my colleagues feel the same way. Expectation of this committee is that all witnesses will cooperate with our investigation. Witnesses, who have been subpoenaed, have a legal obligation to do so.
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi
Source
msnbc.com

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Thompson expresses regret over having to call a meeting regarding non-compliance with subpoenas in the January 6th investigation.

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