We Must Have Systems Of Checks And Balances To Make Sure That Those People Who Are Making Critical Decisions For Our Country Are Held Accountable, And Nowhere Is That More Important Than In The Area Of National Security. - SearchQuotes

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We must have systems of checks and balances to make sure that those people who are making critical decisions for our country are held accountable, and nowhere is that more important than in the area of national security.

Chris Van Hollen

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