Lindsey Graham said "This is what oversight is all about, is it not? Asking hard questions and making people justify their action, or lack of action." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMarch 12, 2014

This is what oversight is all about, is it not? Asking hard questions and making people justify their action, or lack of action.

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Graham defines the purpose of oversight in government accountability.

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