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John Katko: Despite having been briefed numerous times by components of the Department prior to this hearing, I learned only…

On the recordMay 16, 2016
Despite having been briefed numerous times by components of the Department prior to this hearing, I learned only yesterday from a press release that on May 5 Deputy Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Cuban government that has far-reaching implications for DHS.
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John Katko
Republican · New York

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Katko criticizes lack of transparency regarding a significant agreement with Cuba.

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