I join my colleague in introducing this legislation today to ensure one thing, Mr. President--that the American public continues to have access to the Government information. As my friend has said, it pays to produce. It is the people's access to Government, Government information, that forms the basis of our system of Government and ensures that democracy survives.
Discussing the introduction of legislation aimed at ensuring public access to government information.
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