On the recordMay 14, 2013
The fact of the matter is, that the IRS has to operate with absolute integrity. The government generally has to conduct itself in a way that is true to the public trust.
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transcripts.cnn.comBarack Obama: “The fact of the matter is, that the IRS has to operate with absolute integrity. The government generally has to conduct…”
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President Obama emphasizes the importance of integrity in the IRS and government operations.
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