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Mike Lawler: “The reason these documents are coming to light is because…”

Featuring: Mike Lawler, Republican | U.S. House, New York, District 17

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'Is It About Justice or Politics?': Rep. Mike Lawler on Epstein Fallout

Published | Video Starts at 00:12

Will you sign off on the discharge petition in the House? Well, first of all, last week I voted for the rule that directed the Oversight Committee to continue to release these documents. The reason these documents are coming to light is because the Republican majority has moved forward with these subpoenas. Now, the question to me is, is this about justice or politics? From my vantage point, if there is anyone who committed a criminal offense, anybody who engaged in human … (00:12–00:21)

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Asserts that the Republican majority's subpoenas are the reason documents are being released.

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