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Jason Smith: So where I come from in Missouri, we would call that the fox guarding the henhouse.

On the recordFebruary 10, 2014
So where I come from in Missouri, we would call that the fox guarding the henhouse.
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Jason Smith
Republican · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Smith criticizes self-regulation by agencies, advocating for an independent commission.

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