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Susan Collins: “The person who is in charge, whoever it is, ought to be accountable to Congress at all times.”

On the recordMarch 29, 2011
The person who is in charge, whoever it is, ought to be accountable to Congress at all times.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes the need for accountability of leadership to Congress.

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