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Darrell Issa: “The Oversight Committee exists to secure two fundamental principles: first, Americans have a right to know that the…”

On the recordMarch 18, 2013
The Oversight Committee exists to secure two fundamental principles: first, Americans have a right to know that the money Washington takes from them is well spent and, second, Americans deserve an efficient, effective Government that works for them.
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Darrell Issa
Republican · California

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Issa emphasizes the committee's role in ensuring government accountability and efficiency.

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