On the recordFebruary 13, 2013
Our solemn responsibility is to hold government accountable to taxpayers, because taxpayers have a right to know what they get from their government.
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congress.govOur solemn responsibility is to hold government accountable to taxpayers, because taxpayers have a right to know what they get from their government.
Lankford stresses the committee's duty to ensure government accountability to taxpayers.
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