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3. I'm with Mr. Hyde:

Reply to proud2BlibKansan (Original post)

Mon Feb 27, 2012, 10:53 AM

Feb 2012

"Mr. Hyde said that to get witnesses to cooperate in such investigations, they must believe that the political leadership is committed. “I’m shocked that the secretary of education would be fraternizing with someone who could potentially be the target of the investigation,” he said. “The appearance of a conflict of interest is troubling because it can cause the public to lose faith in the investigation.”

Although maybe "shocked" isn't the word I would use to describe my feelings...

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Amid a Federal Education Inquiry, an Unsettling Sight [View all] proud2BlibKansan Feb 2012 OP

He was being an asshole. n/t roody Feb 2012 #1

A perfect example of Duncan's lack of respect for teachers. Reader Rabbit Feb 2012 #2

I'm with Mr. Hyde: Starry Messenger Feb 2012 #3