I think we are being audited, and the Senate of the United States has important oversight responsibilities on the Federal Government. The people of the United States are our overseers, our oversight committee of 270 million, and they are auditing here today in the Senate. When Senator Byrd made the comments about auditors, I reflected for a moment about the profound nature of that comment because we are the servants of the people of America.
Discussing the Senate's oversight role and the relationship with the American public.
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The reason we serve is to ensure that our children and our children's children inherit the same great country that we received from those who went before us.
The reason we serve is to ensure our children and our children's children inherit the same great country that we received from those who went before us.
I believe that if the Court were televised, there would be an understanding and an accountability.
Senator Specter cited just one. It was his vote against confirming Jeff Sessions as a Federal judge.
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