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Martha deftly bridged the conversation towards the implications of transparency in government spending. Drawing parallels between public corporations required to disclose their books to shareholders and the taxpayers who fund the government, she pointed out that the protests from opposing lawmakers may hint at deeper insecurities about budget allocations.
Teresa's reaction underscored this notion, as she suspected that the uproar was a sign of those who fear exposure. "Why else make such a fuss if there’s nothing to hide?" she rhetorically asked, further solidifying the sentiments of frustration among those who demand accountability from their leaders.