Political Quotes

On the recordDecember 6, 2011
I am going to be introducing legislation that does trigger debarment proceedings for contractors that are convicted of violating the bribery provisions of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
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Peter Welch
Democratic · Vermont

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Welch announces upcoming legislation aimed at holding contractors accountable for corruption.

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