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Chuck Schumer: “So many members of Congress, Democrat and Republican, had a…”

Featuring: Chuck Schumer, Democratic | U.S. Senate New York

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We have to study it. Well, in my view, they studied it long enough, and Congress ought to be able to see it. I told him that every member of Congress, So many members of Congress, Democrat and Republican, had a right to see it, wanted to see it, and should see it. The video that I saw last week, I believe the American people deserve to see. And even if you would argue, well, there are sources and methods, I'm not sure I accept that argument. (00:29–00:35)

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