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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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