Jim Cooper actually said...

Inspectors general are critical to ensuring that our government works effectively and efficiently on behalf of the American taxpayers.

Emphasizing the importance of inspectors general for government efficiency.

05/09/2012

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I personally would love to see them under budget, but it is even more important that they be working systems.

I urge the subcommittee to consider what I call the first principles behind the paperwork.

Well, it sounds like, in plain English, our first choice is deterrence by denial, and then, if we can't get that, then we impose cost.

Chairman Cooper, Ranking Member Turner, this concludes my statement.