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James Lankford: “Oversight is responsible, but obstruction is unacceptable.”

On the recordNovember 11, 2026
Oversight is responsible, but obstruction is unacceptable.
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma
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Editor's note · Context

Commenting on his role in the Homeland Security Committee.

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