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On the recordJuly 17, 2012
Our solemn responsibility is to hold government accountable to taxpayers, because taxpayers have a right to know what they get from their government.
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Jason Chaffetz
Republican · Utah

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Chaffetz reiterates the committee's duty to ensure transparency and accountability in government spending.

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