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Robert C. Byrd: “The people have the right to know how their monies are spent and to believe that they are being spent prudently.”

On the recordMarch 27, 2003
The people have the right to know how their monies are spent and to believe that they are being spent prudently.
Said by
Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
Source
congress.gov
Mar 27, 2003

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Senator Byrd emphasizes transparency in government spending.

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