WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following opening statement as part of a hybrid hearing on Oct. 21, 2021, entitled "Safeguarding Inspector General Independence and Integrity":

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I appreciate your indulgence and thank you for convening this hearing today. Inspectors General are essential to good government. I think everybody understands and agrees . . .

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