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Richard K. Armey: “I repeat, we must restore their faith in this historic and honorable institution. I hope today will set a standard for a…”

On the recordJanuary 4, 1995
I repeat, we must restore their faith in this historic and honorable institution. I hope today will set a standard for a more cooperative, more idea-driven process in which our first and highest consideration is always the people's business. I urge all of my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on these historic rules on this historic day.
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Richard K. Armey
Texas

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Addressing the need for cooperation and integrity in the legislative process.

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