Tom Coburn said "We are well intentioned. You are well intentioned. But we do not give people the authority to do what we ask them to do." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJune 10, 2013

We are well intentioned. You are well intentioned. But we do not give people the authority to do what we ask them to do.

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Coburn emphasizes the lack of authority given to implement changes effectively.

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