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On the recordNovember 3, 2011
This Committee has a constitutional duty to conduct private oversight of the Executive branch, and we are unable to perform that duty if the Administration does not comply with our request.
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Doc Hastings
Republican · Washington

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Hastings emphasizes the Committee's oversight responsibilities and the need for document compliance.

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