If there is one thing, just one, that I want to stand for in my career in public service, it is the right of citizens to participate. That is why I have open community meetings in all my counties. It is why I have sidewalk office hours. It is why, as so many Senators, I try to make myself available as widely and extensively as I can. So I come tonight to say with respect to this key issue, this key question of public participation, not one current opportunity for public involvement would be lost under this compromise. I say that again.
Ron Wyden: “If there is one thing, just one, that I want to stand for in my career in public service, it is the right of citizens to…”
On the recordOctober 30, 2003
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Discussing the importance of public participation in legislation during Senate debate.
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