On the recordNovember 17, 2014
My fondest hope as I leave the Congress is that the way in which this committee has conducted its business will come to characterize the way the Congress as a whole conducts its business.
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congress.govMy fondest hope as I leave the Congress is that the way in which this committee has conducted its business will come to characterize the way the Congress as a whole conducts its business.
Bishop expresses hope for improved congressional conduct based on the committee's practices.
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