Thank you, Mr. Chair. Let me just begin by making this plain credible fraud must be investigated and prevented. Every dollar that is stolen from public programs is a dollar that is taken from a child who needs care, a senior who needs food, or a family that is already struggling to make ends meet. Ms. Robbins, I want to just begin with a basic question, and please answer yes or no. When someone is convicted of defrauding the public, do you believe that they should be held accountable? (00:08–00:19)
CLAIM
Asserts that stolen public funds directly impact vulnerable populations by depriving them of essential services.
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