I believe this is a well-drawn amendment now. It speaks to a much needed principle of the law, and that is that Federal officials ought to tell the truth. And we ought to be able to rely on them when they do. This amendment carries out that policy. I enthusiastically support it.
Discussing an amendment related to the accountability of Federal officials.
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