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There would bo an examination for the propriety of
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expenditures and the honesty of transactions. They all
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would be subject to the beneficial effects of public
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scrutiny. I have the highest regard for public administra-
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tors as a group. After all, I am one of them. But we have
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to be constantly alert to insure the integrity of financial
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management, and such a provision, I think, would help by
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providing a comprehensive system.
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I want to thank you for the opportunity to appear
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here today and discuss these matters. I am primarily
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concerned that we have the best possible government and
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the most efficient operation of our government consistent
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with the adequate representation of our citizens. If there
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are any questions, I will be glad to clarify any of these
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points.
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THE CHAIRMAN: All right, gentlemen.
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MR. BROOKS: One question, Mr. Chairman.
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Concerning one of your latt'er proposals, about all of the
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monies appropriated and all revenues going into a central
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fund; does this contemplate, or what are your thoughts
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concerning contingency funds, where the Governor or
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