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James M. Talent: “The issue is whether we have the integrity to do our duty under the Constitution and laws.”

On the recordJanuary 6, 1999
The issue is whether we have the integrity to do our duty under the Constitution and laws.
Said by
James M. Talent
Missouri
Source
congress.gov
Jan 6, 1999

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Emphasizing the importance of integrity in Congress's duty.

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