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John Ensign: We need people who are in office who will hold themselves to a little higher standard.

On the recordJune 16, 2009
We need people who are in office who will hold themselves to a little higher standard.
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John Ensign

Editor's note · Context

Senator Ensign emphasizes the need for higher ethical standards among elected officials, despite his own recent scandal.

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