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On the recordFebruary 8, 1994
And so this is a matter that a ``no'' vote really means that you are willing to allow this matter to be buried, never to come before the House, and that you are willing to accept the fact that a guilty plea with regard to embezzlement and potential involvement of Members of Congress is something that the House is willing to ignore. I mean, to say that you vote ``no'' is to ignore the public pleading and suggest that the House has no further action to take.
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Robert Walker
Republican · Pennsylvania
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govinfo.gov

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Walker addresses the implications of voting 'no' on a matter related to embezzlement and Congressional accountability.

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