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On the recordJuly 8, 2003
The hammer of truth will be brought down on the anvil of inquiry, and that is our job. It is our challenge here. It is not unpatriotic to ask questions. It is not unpatriotic to seek accountability. It is not unpatriotic to dissent. In fact, it is the highest form of patriotism to seek the truth, to ask questions, to try to get to the bottom of this in the name of the American people.
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Hon. Joseph M. Hoeffel
Pennsylvania

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Addressing the importance of accountability and questioning in government.

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