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Pat Ryan: “Now, the law governing how you must respond to congressional inquiries requires you to tell not only the truth, but to…”

On the recordMay 16, 2013
Now, the law governing how you must respond to congressional inquiries requires you to tell not only the truth, but to tell the whole truth. You, quote, 'cannot conceal or cover up by any trick, scheme, or device a material fact.'
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Pat Ryan
Democratic · New York

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Ryan asserts the legal obligation to provide complete truth in congressional inquiries.

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