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On the recordFebruary 29, 2016
The House of Representatives is so constituted as to support in the members and habitual recollection of their dependence on the people.
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Bob Goodlatte
Republican · Virginia

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Goodlatte emphasizes the House's responsibility to remain accountable to the public.

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