The purpose of oversight is to collect facts that will allow us to legislate effectively to promote the common good and solve the Nation's problems.
Jamie Raskin: “The purpose of oversight is to collect facts that will allow us to legislate effectively to promote the common good and…”
On the recordFebruary 6, 2023
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Raskin outlines the goal of oversight in addressing immigration issues.
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