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Summer Lee: “I want to see you efficient, not so lean that we jeopardize the American people, but certainly efficient.”

On the recordMarch 27, 2012
I want to see you efficient, not so lean that we jeopardize the American people, but certainly efficient.
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Summer Lee
Democratic · Pennsylvania

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes the need for efficiency in government operations without compromising public safety.

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