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On the recordJuly 18, 2022
Part of the genius of the Founding Fathers was the system of checks and balances. Congress has a duty to oversee the executive branch, and Members of Congress deserve answers to questions they pose to the executive branch.
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Troy Carter
Democratic · Louisiana

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Emphasizes Congress's responsibility to oversee the executive branch and seek answers.

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