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On the recordMarch 5, 2025
the only permissible way to refuse to answer a question during a congressional proceeding such as this is by pleading the Fifth Amendment.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Democratic · New York

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Ocasio-Cortez challenged Adams on his refusal to answer questions.

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