In a letter to Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, Thompson reminded her that during her confirmation hearing she promised "full cooperation" with the committee's high-profile inquiry, which was prompted by illegal donations to the Democratic National Committee.

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These recent efforts parallel the Center's campaign during the 2005 confirmation fight, which included, among other things, its release of earlier joint letter and television advertisement.

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