"I think there are a lot of questions they cannot answer and questions they don't want to answer because it could lead to a whole other level of questions, " Corker says, pointing out that he doesn't believe Treasury officials are trying to hide anything.

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The short and uncomfortable answer is that they cannot, although the vast, vast majority of surrogacies are completed to the satisfaction and delight of all sides.

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Even though they cannot accept the concept of empire, the answer appears to be yes, to a point.

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The salesman should be able to answer all of these questions and if they cannot, find someone that can.

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