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Hakeem Jeffries: “Congress decisively and overwhelmingly passed legislation…”

Featuring: Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic | U.S. House New York, 8th Congressional District

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Leader Jeffries Press Conference

Published | Video Starts at 17:33

Are you behind the inherent contempt push that Conor and Massie have kind of rolled out? Here's the thing. With respect to the Epstein files, Congress decisively and overwhelmingly passed legislation signed into law by the current President requiring the Department of Justice to release the Epstein files. so that there can be transparency and accountability, which has correctly been demanded by the courageous, brave survivors of Epstein's horrific abuse. That's the law of the land. (17:33–17:44)

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