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On the recordJuly 19, 1999
I believe Congress should vigorously conduct oversight in order to fulfill the legacy of our Founding Fathers--which is ultimately to preserve and protect our fragile democracy.
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David Dreier
Republican · California

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Stating the necessity of oversight for democracy.

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