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John Cornyn: What would be a legitimate reason for the Department of Justice to refuse to turn over a document or provide a witness…

On the recordOctober 18, 2011
What would be a legitimate reason for the Department of Justice to refuse to turn over a document or provide a witness for a--to a Congressional investigation of this matter?
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas

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Questioning the Department of Justice's transparency in investigations.

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