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Steve Cohen: I am disappointed they didn't come, and I think it is a disgrace they weren't here when they were asked to testify on…

On the recordMarch 23, 2009
I am disappointed they didn't come, and I think it is a disgrace they weren't here when they were asked to testify on such a subject.
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Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee

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Cohen expresses disappointment over the absence of the Department of Defense at a hearing.

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