On the recordOctober 1, 2013
The Constitution says that you have to give an account for what you spend, and unfortunately the Pentagon cannot.
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congress.govThe Constitution says that you have to give an account for what you spend, and unfortunately the Pentagon cannot.
Coburn criticizes the Pentagon for failing to account for its spending as required by the Constitution.
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