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Chris Smith: Yes, they were. We asked repeatedly that they come here and testify and they adamantly refused. And they are welcome.…

On the recordJune 5, 2012
Yes, they were. We asked repeatedly that they come here and testify and they adamantly refused. And they are welcome. They are welcome anytime.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith confirms that the State Department was invited but declined to testify.

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