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On the recordFebruary 15, 2011
I was hopeful we could move as a Commission to the fundamental causes and understand them. We got side-railed in a partisan, political way.
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Jeb Hensarling
Republican · Texas

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Hensarling expresses disappointment over partisanship hindering the Commission's focus on fundamental issues.

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