“Everybody I know, and I’m not just talking about 10 or 20 people, nobody could believe we even got this far. The laws are bad.”

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On the recordFebruary 2, 2012
I have the greatest respect for my chairman on homeland security. I love him dearly. GAO has already told us we are not doing our job. The first study of the Federal Government showed $100 billion worth of duplication. The second study is coming. CRS will have this easy because GAO will have already shown them where all the duplication is. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the amendment.
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Tom Coburn
Republican · Oklahoma
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Feb 2, 2012

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