On the recordJuly 24, 2002
My colleagues, let me first thank you all for your attention and presence here. The gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Obey) pointed out to me during the vote that back in 1980, as this matter was being discussed, only a handful of Members were here for that debate over the expulsion of Mr. Myers. And so your continued presence here is a testament to this institution. The gentleman from Ohio has referenced the lack of evidence and the quality of evidence. Is there anybody in this Chamber who believes that the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Traficant) could be captured incriminating himself on tape? Should we, in this case or any other case, reward a wrongdoer because he has the wherewithal to avoid being captured in the act? Shall a clever criminal who has enriched himself at taxpayer expense be further enriched because he almost avoided detection? ... we come here in the public good, not to enrich ourselves for private profit.
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