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On the recordOctober 20, 2021
The testimonial subpoena, we put guardrails in place for a reason, because we think this is a power that could be abused.
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Rob Portman
Republican · Ohio

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Portman emphasizes the need for safeguards against potential abuse of testimonial subpoena authority.

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