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David Cicilline: “The title of today's hearing demonstrates a glaring disrespect for the Office of the Presidency and for this…”

On the recordFebruary 24, 2015
The title of today's hearing demonstrates a glaring disrespect for the Office of the Presidency and for this institution's responsibility to conduct oversight that is rooted in fact, rather than political presumption.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Criticizes the hearing's title for lacking respect and factual basis regarding presidential actions.

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