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repeat;">Would it be possible to insert the word "transparency" in 
the document somewhere? I'd suggest here: </div>

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inherent conflict of interest behind staff developing its own<br />
accountability <strong>and transparency</strong> mechanisms, so it 
was surprising to see that input had<br />
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repeat;">but anywhere is fine. The important thing is to keep the concept 
alive, and the concept of accountability broad.</div>

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repeat;">I'll note that the Thune-Rubio letter that so concerned Mr. 
Chehade: </div>

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https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/thune-rubio-to-crocker-31jul14-en.pdf</div>


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repeat;">calls for a FOIA type mechanism at ICANN. In debating 
accountability structures I don't want to lose sight of the fact that 
accountability without transparency is impossible.</div>

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