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Lamar Alexander: “I do think that one of the Senate's, the Congress's under utilized great powers is the oversight responsibility.”

On the recordApril 7, 2004
I do think that one of the Senate's, the Congress's under utilized great powers is the oversight responsibility.
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Lamar Alexander
Republican · Tennessee
Source
congress.gov
Apr 7, 2004

Editor's note · Context

Senator Alexander emphasizes the importance of congressional oversight.

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