[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 83 (Wednesday, May 17, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H2408]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TELLING THE TRUTH MATTERS

  (Mr. PAYNE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PAYNE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to discuss H. Res. 114. The 
resolution would expel a Member of Congress who faces 13 Federal 
charges, such as stealing public funds and lying on Federal disclosure 
forms. In addition, this Member has lied about his education, 
employment history, and even his ethnic heritage.
  This resolution is about more than one Member of Congress. It is 
about more than the typical political party play that poisons this 
Chamber.
  It is about what is expected from a Member of Congress. It is about 
ethics, morality, and character. It is an opportunity to restore faith 
in the United States' Congress. Finally, it is an opportunity to show 
the country that there are consequences to actions.
  Many of us have children, and we tell our children that telling the 
truth matters. Now we have a chance to support our words with action 
and declare that such behavior will not be tolerated in Congress.

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