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On the recordJanuary 23, 2007
Timely responses to questions from people appearing before this committee are an essential function of what we do up here.
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Jim Webb
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Webb emphasizes the importance of timely responses in committee proceedings.

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