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Darrell Issa: There has been recrimination. There has been an attempt to find scapegoats. Many of the people have been pointed to do…

On the recordDecember 8, 2011
There has been recrimination. There has been an attempt to find scapegoats. Many of the people have been pointed to do share in the blame. But Mr. Attorney general, the blame must go to your desk, and you must today take the real responsibility.
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Darrell Issa
Republican · California

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Issa holds Attorney General Eric Holder accountable for the Fast and Furious operation, stating that the ultimate responsibility lies with him.

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