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Mike Lee: “We have been told over the last 10 years since I've been…”

Featuring: Mike Lee, Republican | U.S. Senate from Utah

Sen. Lee tells FBI Director Christopher Wray, "We're not going to accept that answer anymore."

Published March 2, 2021 | Video Starts at 07:56

But we'd be happy to engage with you on the subject, Mr. Chairman. My thumbs expired. Can I add one sentence at the end just to complete the thought? Thank you for your willingness there. We have been told over the last 10 years since I've been here, we will work with you. We will work with you, has translated into opposition from inside the FBI every single time we've tried to bring about one of those reforms. (07:56–08:01)

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Asserts that the FBI has repeatedly promised to work with Congress over the past decade.

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