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On the recordMarch 2, 1994
I agree with you when you say that matters such as this, that we want to take politics out of it. Ethics should not be a partisan issue. I was bothered when I walked in and cast one of the last votes to see that the last vote appeared to be a partisan, and you can pick up the paper tomorrow and they will put a partisan spin on how this was voted. I agree with you, sir, that it should not be a partisan issue. I am in disagreement with you, though, when you say that we should just turn it over to the Department of Justice, because our inaction in this body does create the cloud of politics. Inaction creates that cloud. And that is very bothersome. How well you know, Mr. Stokes, and I guess I am talking directly to you. Mr. Speaker, we are constitutionally charged, so often charged, to take care of our own Members.
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Steve Buyer
Indiana
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The speaker discusses the importance of ethics in politics and the role of Congress in addressing issues.

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