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Pelosi Statement on Plea Agreement
Read the statement of Democratic House Leader Nancy Pelosi in response to reports that Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud clients and bribe Members of Congress...
Pelosi Statement on Plea Agreement of Republican Lobbyist Jack Abramoff
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in response to news reports that Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud clients and bribe Members of Congress in order to enrich himself, along with tax evasion and mail fraud:
“Today, Jack Abramoff admitted to conspiring to bribe to Members of Congress – a despicable action that strikes at the heart of our democracy. Sadly, it is not a surprise because this Republican Congress is the most corrupt in history and the American people are paying the price.
“The Republicans’ culture of corruption – in which Members of Congress cozy up to lobbyists and cronies – has resulted in the American people paying higher prescription drug prices, higher gas and home heating costs, and has produced the failed Republican efforts to provide relief to survivors of Hurricane Katrina.
“The House Ethics Committee must get to work immediately to investigate pending ethics and corruption cases in the House, including those involving Members with ties to Jack Abramoff. This is a necessary first step to restore a high ethical standard to the Congress.
“Democrats are committed to a Congress that represents all Americans, not just the special interests.”
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Posted on: 1/3/2006 11:48:14 PM
by robdolin@wuxx.com
URL for more info: http://democraticleader.house.gov
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