It is the power of the purse that this Congress holds that allows us to gain control of situations like this, and that is why this discussion is so important.
Cynthia Lummis: “It is the power of the purse that this Congress holds that allows us to gain control of situations like this, and that…”
On the recordMay 26, 2010
Editor's note · Context
The speaker is discussing the importance of congressional financial authority.
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