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Bob Goodlatte: “As Attorney General of the United States, I think it would reflect well on the respect that the Attorney General of the…”

On the recordMay 14, 2013
As Attorney General of the United States, I think it would reflect well on the respect that the Attorney General of the United States is entitled to, to see those questions entered, answered as a part of the separation of powers, operation of checks and balances that exist in the oversight responsibility of this Committee.
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Bob Goodlatte
Republican · Virginia

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Goodlatte emphasizes the importance of answering questions for respect and oversight.

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