It is high time for some congressional oversight backbone.

“Congressional oversight: When a congressional representative forgets to do something. (Historical note: this phrase once had another meaning, but since 9/11, years in which…

— Tom Engelhardt

I want to emphasis again, Governor (Thomas) Kean and Congressman (Lee) Hamilton pointed out that congressional oversight also was a major contributor to our…

— John McCain

I believe that successfully addressing our national security needs while protecting our basic freedoms and civil liberties requires continual Congressional oversight, and I will…

— Patrick J. Kennedy

Look no further than the CFPB for the epitome of the Washington Swamp: an unconstitutional, unaccountable, and overreaching government agency with no Congressional oversight.

— Byron Donalds

As both a career intelligence officer and as an American citizen, I am a strong believer in the importance of oversight. Simply put, experience…

— Gina Haspel

We must use all the tools of American power in resolving disputes, including diplomacy. And we must have sufficient congressional debate and oversight before…

— Barbara Lee

Our best line of defense, trying to keep this nation safe and secure, is an effective intelligence-gathering capability, with robust congressional oversight.

— Richard Burr

When conducted with proper preparation, and in a focused and professional manner, oversight of executive branch actions can reveal serious shortcomings by government officials…

— Bob Barr

Well, I mean, Congress did originally set the formula for the state grants, and they guaranteed every state a minimum formula. So that was…

— Michael Chertoff

Just mention the idea of warrantless wiretaps and expect to get hit up with a congressional investigation. But give somebody an avatar and a…

— John Ridley

Even the Congressional Budget Office and the Social Security trustees appointed by the president say that Social Security is financially sound, without any changes…

— James Roosevelt

Every one of our congressional offices, every day, is under attack.

— Darrell Issa

Congressional staff members do have a considerable amount of responsibility. But in my experience, the loyalty of the vast majority of staffers to their…

— John Harwood

The administration of George W. Bush, emboldened by the Sept. 11 attacks and the backing of a Republican Congress, has sought to further extend…

— Noah Feldman

I think it's very difficult in the first go-round for congressional people and political people to understand the linkages that exist between us and…

— Henry Kaufman