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On the recordMarch 6, 1996
I rise today in order to explain two bills I introduced today and ask my colleagues for their support of this legislation. Both bills relate to judicial procedure and are intended to help restore the public's confidence in that branch of our Federal Government. Today, when citizens distrust their government to the degree that we are seeing, it is imperative that we take reasonable steps to promote public confidence in our form of Government that is set forth in the Constitution. We must always remember that we do not legislate in a vacuum. The laws we pass have consequences. Our Government processes have consequences. At this very time, the country needs legislation that has positive consequences with respect to the long-term health of our Republic. In that regard, I would like to explain my bills. The first bill deals with the handling of ethical complaints filed against Federal judges.
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Ed Bryant
Tennessee
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Discussing two bills aimed at restoring public confidence in the judicial system.

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