John Thune said "There has to be accountability. There has to be a chain of command, the buck has to stop somewhere." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordFebruary 2, 2016

There has to be accountability. There has to be a chain of command, the buck has to stop somewhere.

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Republican · South Dakota

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Emphasizing the need for accountability in oversight processes.

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