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Darrell Issa: I'm not a defender of the IRS; I'm a defender of my constituents who want there to be accountability.

On the recordJuly 29, 2014
I'm not a defender of the IRS; I'm a defender of my constituents who want there to be accountability.
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Darrell Issa
Republican · California

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Issa emphasizes his focus on accountability for constituents over defending the IRS.

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