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On the recordMay 18, 2016
I think a more appropriate title for this hearing would be, 'No Good Deed Goes Unpunished.'
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Al Green
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Al Green criticizes the hearing's premise, suggesting it punishes lawful actions taken by the Justice Department.

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