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David Cicilline: “He was very evasive. He was clearly contemptuous of Congress, didn't believe he should be participating in an oversight…”

On the recordFebruary 7, 2019
He was very evasive. He was clearly contemptuous of Congress, didn't believe he should be participating in an oversight hearing.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Cicilline criticizes Whitaker's demeanor and refusal to engage with Congress during the hearing.

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