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Doris Matsui: “Mr. Speaker, these 2 days of House floor debate will culminate in a reform of House Rules unlike any other in history.…”

On the recordJanuary 5, 2007
Mr. Speaker, these 2 days of House floor debate will culminate in a reform of House Rules unlike any other in history. This reform is a response to the American people to their mandate. This past November, the people exercised a right to vote in order to send the message. It was a mandate for change to restore civility, decorum and ethical behavior to Congress. As I said in my opening remarks, debate on House floor must reflect mutual respect, even when we disagree. I look forward to restoring decorum and civility to this House, restoring integrity to what is truly the people's House. I urge all Members to join us in that effort.
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Doris Matsui
Democratic · California
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Addressing the need for reform in House Rules and restoring civility in Congress.

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