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On the recordJuly 9, 2014
we are supposed to exercise oversight. And every once in a while we are right. So we are going to keep exercising that oversight.
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Adam Smith
Democratic · Washington
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Editor's note · Context

Smith emphasizes Congress's role in overseeing the Department of Defense.

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