On the recordMarch 4, 2009
If the American taxpayers' money is at stake, and it is, big time, I believe the American taxpayers and people in this Committee, we need to know who benefited, where this money went.
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congress.govIf the American taxpayers' money is at stake, and it is, big time, I believe the American taxpayers and people in this Committee, we need to know who benefited, where this money went.
Shelby emphasizes the need for transparency regarding taxpayer money.
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