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Yvette Clarke: It is Congress' responsibility and obligation to ensure that strong and appropriate measures are put in place so that…

On the recordMay 22, 2018
It is Congress' responsibility and obligation to ensure that strong and appropriate measures are put in place so that trusted personnel are held accountable to the highest standard of conduct.
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Yvette Clarke
Democratic · New York

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Clarke asserts Congress must enforce accountability for those in trusted positions.

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