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On the recordSeptember 22, 2011
However, I am sure that the members of this subcommittee will still ask those questions so at least the American people, Mr. Chairman, know what questions should be answered.
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Joe Barton
Republican · Texas

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Barton insists on the importance of questioning despite potential Fifth Amendment claims.

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