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Jason Chaffetz

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Jason Chaffetz is a former Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Utah's 3rd congressional district from 2009 to 2017. During his tenure, he served as the chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, where he was known for his focus on government accountability and transparency. Chaffetz was a vocal critic of the Obama administration and played a significant role in various investigations, including those related to the Benghazi attack and the Clinton email controversy.

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Aug 1, 2013

If President Obama wants gun control, he should start with the United States Park Police.

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Aug 1, 2013

The Honorable Jason Chaffetz, a Member of Congress from the State of Utah, Opening Statement.

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Aug 1, 2013

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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Aug 1, 2013

We can't even take care of what we have now.

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Aug 1, 2013

Did you sign this memo of August 31st saying: 'I certify that all weapons inventories for which I am responsible have been completed and all weapons records have been reconciled'?

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Aug 1, 2013

We exist to secure two fundamental principles: First, Americans have a right to know that the money Washington takes from them is well-spent.

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Aug 1, 2013

Chairman Chaffetz, this concludes my testimony today. I would be happy to answer any questions you or other members of the subcommittees may have.

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Aug 1, 2013

So you have 2,500 weapons. Why that number? Why 2,500?

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Aug 1, 2013

That is a policy we need to revisit.

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Aug 1, 2013

I find it totally and wholly unacceptable that we don't have the adequate control on something so precious and so visible, so close to the White House as the Lincoln Memorial.

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Aug 1, 2013

But they are in dispute. Somebody is wrong.

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