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Pete Hoekstra: “Mr. Walker, I think what a ``no'' vote means is that those Members are unwilling to take the accountability and…”

On the recordFebruary 8, 1994
Mr. Walker, I think what a ``no'' vote means is that those Members are unwilling to take the accountability and responsibility for the integrity and the honor of the House and that they are willing to let some outside agency bear that responsibility. Again, an abdication of their role as a Member of this House is how I would interpret a ``no'' vote.
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Pete Hoekstra
Michigan

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The speaker discusses the implications of voting 'no' on accountability in the House.

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