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On the recordMay 12, 2009
I wish he would testify before us to help complete the record, and opining on why he refused, it is appropriate in this case because he has not done anything but maintain silence about it.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Regrets Jay Bybee's refusal to testify, stressing the need for clarity.

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