I believe there is a reason that we afford the President some prerogative in choosing his team, which is, ultimately, the President that we hold accountable for his policies.
Richard Blumenthal: “I believe there is a reason that we afford the President some prerogative in choosing his team, which is, ultimately…”
On the recordJanuary 30, 2013
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Emphasizes the President's accountability in policy decisions regarding the Secretary of Defense.
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