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Louise Slaughter: “The fact that they credentialed him when he wouldn't comment is an indication that they wanted him in. They knew who he…”

On the recordFebruary 8, 2005
The fact that they credentialed him when he wouldn't comment is an indication that they wanted him in. They knew who he was. If they were willing to go that far to fool us, then I think that some remedy somewhere has got to be sought.

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Louise Slaughter questions the White House's decision to credential Jeff Gannon as a reporter, suggesting it was a deliberate attempt to mislead the public.

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