Deb Haaland said "I am disheartened that Mr. Tahsuda and Director Dearman, both of whom were invited to testify today, chose not to come." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMay 15, 2019

I am disheartened that Mr. Tahsuda and Director Dearman, both of whom were invited to testify today, chose not to come.

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Democratic · New Mexico

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Expressing disappointment over the absence of invited officials at a congressional inquiry.

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