the gentleman is wrong. The gentleman indicates we do not want people to know how Washington works. I quite disagree. I think the gentleman is a perfect example, and so is his amendment, of exactly how Washington works: Protect the big boys and go after the little people.
Criticizing a colleague's amendment during a debate on government transparency.
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