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Ron Wyden: “Every American has the right to know when their government believes it's allowed to kill them.”

On the recordFebruary 6, 2013
Every American has the right to know when their government believes it's allowed to kill them.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Wyden emphasizes the importance of transparency regarding government actions that could harm citizens.

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