Mike Lee said "I also believe in accountability. Those who are elected by the people bear the burden of accountability of those who have put them into office." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJuly 26, 2016

I also believe in accountability. Those who are elected by the people bear the burden of accountability of those who have put them into office.

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Mike Lee

Republican · Utah

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Editor's note · Context

Elected officials should be accountable to their constituents over unelected bureaucrats.

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