On the recordSeptember 25, 1996
Mr. Speaker, today, upon enactment of this legislation, we will finally know with certainty that individuals who knowingly and intentionally issue a materially fraudulent or false statement to the legislative or judicial branch of the Federal Government will be subject to criminal prosecution under title 18, section 1001, of the United States Code. As I stated previously, I believe that the public has a right to know that congressional financial disclosure forms and other required congressional filings are filled out truthfully and accurately. Our service in the Congress is based upon mutual trust with the American people. Citizens should know that Members of Congress and candidates seeking office have provided honest, complete responses on their congressional financial disclosure forms. Only an enforceable Federal false statement statute will protect that valuable trust.
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