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Ron Johnson: “Congress never gets access to the information [during…”

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Full Johnson: 'There is nothing [for the special counsel] to interview me about'

Published | Video Starts at 01:13

If doing it during the investigation, doesn't that end up either on purpose or inadvertently interfere in the investigation? The problem is Congress never gets access to the information [during investigations], and by the time we do, it's all old news. and the political figures aren't held accountable. And from my standpoint, you know, I'd much rather have political figures held accountable with the truth being exposed of what they did, what they're wrongdoing, as opposed to the criminal penalties. (01:13–01:54)

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Asserts that Congress is often denied timely access to information during investigations.

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