ADVERTISEMENT They argued that the allegations against Kerry show a need to review his security clearances and asked for documents on “what, if any steps, the White House has taken to review the allegations and ensure our nation’s security.” The GOP lawmakers asked Remus for documents and communications related to Kerry’s security clearances, including any information he provided in response to questions about any foreign contacts, activities, business and travel. They also sought White House and Biden transition team communications and documents surrounding Kerry’s background investigation, White House clearances or security clearances and documents “sufficient to show” whether Kerry had been granted access to classified information pending a permanent security clearance.