Those of us who stand for reelection in these honorable public offices stand before the bar of public opinion regularly if we wish to be reelected. If we are found not to be telling the truth, something other than the truth, and less than the whole truth, then the people's verdict will not be very favorable.
Speaking on the accountability and truthfulness required of high government officials.
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