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On the recordFebruary 27, 2013
With all due respect, it doesn't sound to me like you are taking responsibility, because aren't you the Deputy Secretary and haven't you been the Deputy Secretary for some time?
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Jim Cooper
Democratic · Tennessee

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Cooper challenges the Deputy Secretary's accountability for security issues.

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