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On the recordMay 9, 2011
Transparency in what we do in government and outside of government, when it is not fiduciary and when it is not proprietary, is important for the American people, as is the issue of privacy.
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Tom Coburn
Republican · Oklahoma

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Emphasizes the importance of transparency and privacy in government actions.

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