On the recordDecember 19, 1998
There are those who would have the American people believe that my colleagues and I have been threatened by our party to fall into line. We have seen this morning this is not about falling into line. It is about honor. I have only been here 5 months. The New Mexico that I love is more Democrat than Republican. And not once, not once has any leader of this House even so much as asked me how I will vote. No, Mr. Speaker, the line that I will fall into today is the line of legislators who are doing in our hearts what we believe to be right, even if it would be easier to do otherwise.
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