On the recordMay 2, 2011
I've long been a proponent of transparency in the executive branch. Transparency improves decision making, it makes government more accountable, it produces better results.
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congress.govI've long been a proponent of transparency in the executive branch. Transparency improves decision making, it makes government more accountable, it produces better results.
Waxman emphasizes the importance of transparency for better governance.
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It is not for the President to say or to obstruct congressional deliberations and investigations or other legitimate functions.
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