No, if there is an aspect of the executive branch of the government that needs looking at, I'm liable to be called in to look at it. But I'm not the only one.
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I've said we need to look at things from the perspective of working people and taxpayers, not from the perspective of government and government officials.
I believe there is something out there watching us. Unfortunately, it's the government.
As a member of Congress, I believe Congress must provide oversight of actions by the Executive Branch as our system of checks and balances requires.
There is no part of the executive branch that more exists on the outer edge of executive prerogative than the American intelligence community - the intelligence community, CIA, covert action. My literal responsibility as director of CIA with regard to covert action was to inform the Congress - not to seek their approval, to inform.
There can be no faith in government if our highest offices are excused from scrutiny - they should be setting the example of transparency.
As a rule, governments monitor people.
When it imposes expensive regulatory mandates on the private sector, Congress often acts on the basis of interest-group pressures, anecdotes, and the emotions of the moment. The executive branch is hardly perfect, but it is far less likely to do that.
It's Congress' job to keep an eye on the other agencies and the workings of the entire government. It is our constitutional duty.
I would say that as a government employee, I am subject to the Hatch Act.
I've been in the legislative branch and now the executive branch and in each case I felt it was important we use our constitutional responsibilities to the fullest.
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