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On the recordMay 15, 2013
And we need to turn that upside down so that it is most convenient for the public to get this information.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Senator Whitehouse emphasizes prioritizing public access to information over institutional convenience.

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