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On the recordJune 21, 2017
Very good. Thank you. Just let me say this in conclusion: if and when, if and when such conflicts are revealed, I don't want to say to you, my constituents, that we had the power to review the conflicts, but we chose not to. I, for one, do not want my integrity or the integrity of my brothers and sisters on this floor to be demeaned by a shameful failure. To restore the dignity of the House is what this privilege is all about. I have a question of the Speaker at this particular time, if I may. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman may inquire.
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Bill Pascrell
Democratic · New Jersey

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