Dean Phillips: “I thank Ranking Member Marchant and Chairman Deutch for their principled leadership on the Ethics Committee and for…”

“I thank Ranking Member Marchant and Chairman Deutch for their principled leadership on the Ethics Committee and for their reflections on our solemn duties of self-discipline, self-accountability, and self-governance. There is no joy in reprimanding one of our colleagues, for a transgression by one of us is a stain on all of us. Whether one takes an oath of office as a politician, a police officer, or a public official, we are duty-bound to hold ourselves to the highest standards of conduct and serve as role models for our Nation. During a remarkably difficult and divisive period of American history, I am proud to have chaired a bipartisan investigative subcommittee comprised of two Republicans--Representatives Bill Flores and John Katko--and two Democrats--Representative Jamie Raskin and me. On most days, an aisle separates us, but there was not a moment of distance between us during our work on this subcommittee. From day one, we were unified and unwavering in our pursuit of truth and commitment to objectivity, none of which would have been possible without the remarkable, nonpartisan Ethics Committee staff, who conducted this investigation with integrity, professionalism, and extraordinary patience. For that, the entire House joins me in expressing gratitude to Tom Rust, Brittney Pescatore, Janet Foster, Zeke Ross, Danielle Appleman, and Caroline Taylor for their principled service and diligent work.…”