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Steny Hoyer: In just one second. Mr. Speaker, I suppose, then, the question becomes, in the context of situational ethics, has…

On the recordJuly 9, 2004
In just one second. Mr. Speaker, I suppose, then, the question becomes, in the context of situational ethics, has something changed that has brought about this recognition of it as a lack of corruption, lack of undermining the democratic process, and a lack of undermining civility? And I yield to my friend.
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland

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Discussing situational ethics and its implications for democracy and civility.

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