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Al Green: “I know a 'no' when I hear it. I know when a person says, 'no.' Madam Director, you are not the person for this job. You…”

On the recordMarch 6, 2019
I know a 'no' when I hear it. I know when a person says, 'no.' Madam Director, you are not the person for this job. You don't believe in the public's right to know.
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Al Green
Democratic · Texas

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Green criticizes Kraninger's belief in public transparency.

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