Kevin McCarthy: “You have an obligation, constitutionally. Because, really, nobody else…”

On the recordJune 21, 2016

You have an obligation, constitutionally. Because, really, nobody else can. To check executive abuse of power, overreach.

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McCarthy emphasizes Congress's duty to oversee executive power and prevent abuse.

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