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Sheldon Whitehouse: “Was there a defense analysis memo prepared by the IRS?”

Featuring: Sheldon Whitehouse, Democratic | U.S. Senate Rhode Island

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Published | Video Starts at 04:02

The fact that there is some litigation out there doesn't mean that a witness can't say, yeah, there was no consideration or yes, there was consideration. Was there a defense analysis memo? It's referenced in the judge's decision in Florida. Was there a defense analysis memo prepared by the IRS? And more specifically, did you see it again? I'm not going to be able to comment on these matters, Mr. Chairman. This just makes no sense at all. (04:02–04:07)

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