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On the recordSeptember 22, 2011
Again, Mr. Chairman, I am puzzled by the assertion of a right against self-incrimination, which the only obvious thing that changed is the occupant in the White House.
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Joe Barton
Republican · Texas

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Barton questions the validity of invoking the Fifth Amendment regarding self-incrimination.

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