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On the recordJanuary 22, 2013
I will tell you what difference it makes. It makes a difference when Americans think they were misled about something for political reasons.
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Joe Wilson
Republican · South Carolina

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Wilson emphasizes the importance of transparency regarding the Benghazi incident.

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