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On the recordMay 14, 2019
I think most of you here will agree that executive privilege serves as a vital function in our government's ability to make laws and protect our national interests.
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Sylvia Rodriguez Garcia
Democratic · Texas

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Garcia emphasizes the importance of executive privilege in governance.

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