Louise Slaughter: “I am very honored to be part of the historic 110th Congress. It is entirely appropriate that the incoming Congress is…”

“I am very honored to be part of the historic 110th Congress. It is entirely appropriate that the incoming Congress is making ethics reform one of its first acts. This issue is personally important to me and to all of Californians. We need to provide Congress with a fresh start and improve the strained relations that exist between voters and elected officials. Members of Congress should be held in the highest regard by the people they represent, and the ethics changes will help repair years of damage. We must reestablish positive relationships with everyone we serve, and end this period of mistrust in our government. Traveling throughout our State of California, I heard from many people who simply want to believe and trust in their elected officials, and today we are sending the message that we feel the same way. I am confident also that this will be the first of very many steps that will take back trust and civility in Congress, and I urge all of my colleagues to vote for the ethics package.”