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On the recordJanuary 16, 2018
I think what we're all talking about, no matter who the President, he or she may be, truth to power is something that we have to have professionals such as yourself be willing to speak up and protect the citizens in this great country of ours and the Constitution we all hold so near and dear.
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Joe Manchin
Democratic · West Virginia

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Emphasizes the importance of professionals speaking truth to power for the sake of citizens and the Constitution.

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