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But in this Congress, accountability is just a catch phrase, usually directed elsewhere. Demands to personal responsibil
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"But in this Congress, accountability is just a catch phrase, usually directed elsewhere. Demands to personal responsibility or corporate accountability abound, but rarely congressional accountability or fiscal responsibility"

- Melissa Bean

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Melissa Bean somewhere between January 22, 1962 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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