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On the recordJuly 29, 2009
You can't have a discussion--and I think no Member of the House should--can be expected to act responsibly, to vote responsibly and intelligently on pending legislation without access to that opinion.
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Jim Sensenbrenner
Republican · Wisconsin

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Sensenbrenner emphasizes the need for transparency in legal opinions for informed legislative action.

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