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The Office of Congressional Ethics was created to provide more transparency in the House of Representatives. It was a commendable goal.

I think that that integrity is something that is important to voters.

Congress must take responsibility for a new positive direction - an innovative agenda that will lead to a more secure America. Secure communities, secure economies, and a secure quality of life.

Ethics reform is about restoring the public trust. When that is in doubt, nothing is more important than restoring it.

I mean, look, Nancy Pelosi said in the very beginning this is going to be the most open, honest and ethical Congress in history. And what we're seeing is she's breaking that promise every day.

Ethics are a key issue, and they're a key issue on the Democratic side, and all people have to be held to high standards.

It is crucial that members of Congress cast votes that are supportive of the values upon which our nation was founded: equality, freedom, and opportunity for all people.

What is important is that you're honest with the American people.

As we enter into the 110th Congress, it is imperative that we address ethics reforms needed to make this institution run correctly.

Honesty, integrity, and accountability, the values, which should be the hallmark of this government, have instead been thrown under the bus by an arrogant majority, casualties in a misguided campaign to shield from accountability those who abuse this House.