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On the recordJuly 17, 2012
We exist to secure two fundamental principles: first, Americans have the right to know that the money Washington takes from them is well spent.
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Jason Chaffetz
Republican · Utah

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Chaffetz emphasizes the committee's mission to ensure government accountability to taxpayers.

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