The public has a poor view, of the ethics, of people, in Congress. And I'm pained to say that, because I think there's a lot of really honest, really good people there.
Rick Lazio: “The public has a poor view, of the ethics, of people, in Congress. And I'm pained to say that, because I think there's a…”
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Lazio expresses concern about the public's perception of ethics in Congress and the need for members to uphold standards.
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