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Brian Bilbray: “I think all of us that go home and talk to our constituents understand that the exchanges with the average citizen for a…”

On the recordJuly 14, 2010
I think all of us that go home and talk to our constituents understand that the exchanges with the average citizen for a Member of Congress has been let's just say brisk to say the least. And one of the greatest things that the American people are upset about is the feeling that their money is not being handled appropriately, that the dollars and cents that the Federal Government is taking from them after they work hard for every dollar and cent is not being handled in an appropriate way that they feel confident with. Today we are going to take an action that is a small step. It's not going to solve the problem, but it is very much an indication of the kind of action the American people have been demanding.
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Brian Bilbray
California
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Jul 14, 2010

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Bilbray discusses the need for transparency in government spending and the concerns of constituents regarding fiscal responsibility.

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