Mike Lee: “Are you aware that there is a program called Operation Choke Point…”

On the recordJanuary 27, 2015

Are you aware that there is a program called Operation Choke Point within the Department of Justice?

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Lee questions Lynch about the controversial Operation Choke Point program.

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Mike Lee: “Are you aware that there is a program called Operation Choke Point within the Department of Justice?”