Harold Volkmer: “I call on the Ethics Committee to begin an immediate in-depth investigation into the deal-of-the-century book deal. The…”

“I call on the Ethics Committee to begin an immediate in-depth investigation into the deal-of-the-century book deal. The Ethics Committee must review this contract and possible conflicts immediately. I am sure they will find the necessity to call for an independent counsel. Mr. Speaker, the House deserves to know how long this relationship or partnership has been ongoing. The Republicans should not oppose having an independent counsel to review this most lucrative of all deals in the history of House of Representatives. Does this contract prevent mass purchases by supporters, such as GOPAC? Are the royalties 10 percent, 20 percent, 30 percent, 50 percent? Let us lay the contract on the table. Have the independent counsel review past meetings for possible conflicts of interest. The Ethics Committee must represent the entire House, not any specific Member, and act in a timely manner. It should not take 100 days to begin acting on this matter.”