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On the recordNovember 14, 2023
Our responsibility is to be straightforward with you all. You're the ones that appointed us, you're the ones that we answer to.
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Jon Kyl
Republican · Arizona

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Kyl stresses the importance of transparency and accountability to Congress.

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