I wish to say flat out I do not accept the argument that Presidentially appointed IGs are always more independent. I think Senator McCaskill spoke on this point earlier when she was presenting our amendment. In fact, Presidential appointments raise another problem.
Chuck Grassley: “I wish to say flat out I do not accept the argument that Presidentially appointed IGs are always more independent. I…”
On the recordMay 18, 2010
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Grassley discusses the independence of Presidentially appointed Inspectors General.
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