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On the recordJuly 9, 2014
I cannot figure out, Mr. Chairman, why so many of my colleagues are willing to hand over their constitutional standing, I would argue their constitutional duty to fulfill oversight responsibility.
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Bill Huizenga
Republican · Michigan

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Huizenga expresses frustration over colleagues neglecting their oversight responsibilities.

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