assert - v. to state in a strong and definite way

subpoena - n. a written order that commands someone to appear in Congress (or court) to give evidence

contempt - n. behavior that does not show proper respect to Congress (or the court)

access - n. a way of getting to something

sufficient - adj. providing as much as needed

conclude - v. to form or state an opinion

exonerate - v. to prove that someone is not guilty of a crime

redaction - n. writings removed prior to publication

scandal - n. an occurrence in which people are shocked and upset because of behavior that is morally or legally wrong