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On the recordSeptember 9, 2020
Probably should trust the people doing the job and actually in the field, working with the people in the field, versus the partisans on the committee and the people they have asked to come in and testify.
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Jim Jordan
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Jordan emphasizes trusting field professionals over partisan committee members.

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