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Jeb Hensarling: the American people have to have confidence that Members of Congress will not profit from their office.

On the recordDecember 5, 2011
the American people have to have confidence that Members of Congress will not profit from their office.
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Jeb Hensarling
Republican · Texas

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Stressing the need for public trust in Congress regarding personal gain.

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