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On the recordDecember 5, 2011
I sincerely do believe that a vast number of Members of Congress and their staffs serve the best interests only of their constituents and the public, and they do not come here, obviously, to line their pockets.
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Luis Gutiérrez
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Gutierrez emphasizes that most Congress members prioritize public service over personal gain.

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