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John Cornyn: Well, I do not think that qualifies as an apology. It qualifies as an expression of regret, which I think is…

On the recordMay 20, 2013
Well, I do not think that qualifies as an apology. It qualifies as an expression of regret, which I think is well-deserved.
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas

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Cornyn critiques the IRS Commissioner's response as insufficient.

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