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Henry Waxman: “I think we have a responsibility in Congress, not just you in your position but we in the Congress for our oversight and…”

On the recordMarch 15, 2011
I think we have a responsibility in Congress, not just you in your position but we in the Congress for our oversight and investigative purposes since we write the laws.
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Henry Waxman
Democratic · California

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Waxman emphasizes Congress's role in overseeing nuclear safety legislation.

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