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On the recordFebruary 13, 2023
There is a role for partisan advocates. It just doesn't happen to be on an independent agency charged with overseeing communications in the United States.
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Ted Cruz
Republican · Texas
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Editor's note · Context

Criticizing Ms. Sohn's suitability for an independent agency role.

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