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On the recordJuly 11, 2019
the perils of Congress being unable to do its constitutionally required work if an executive branch decides to prevent witnesses from coming forward
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Cicilline warns about the risks of executive obstruction to congressional duties.

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