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James Lankford: “We exist to secure two fundamental principles: first, that Americans have the right to know what Washington takes from…”

On the recordApril 8, 2014
We exist to secure two fundamental principles: first, that Americans have the right to know what Washington takes from them is well spent; second, Americans deserve an efficient, effective Government that works for them.
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

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Lankford outlines the mission of the Oversight Committee.

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