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On the recordSeptember 13, 2017
I surely hope that they are listening to this discussion up at the White House, because right now one of the critical challenges is, up at the White House, there has been a big gap between words and deeds.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Wyden emphasizes the disconnect between the White House's statements and actions.

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