Unfortunately, the Democratic Subcommittee staff got word of Mr. Leister's appearance at this hearing at such a late hour that inviting the Department wasn't an option for us.
On the recordFebruary 25, 2013
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Bonamici explains the last-minute nature of the hearing's arrangements.
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