Dean Phillips

Rank 5 of 47

Score 186

And with 5 Democrats and 5 Republicans, you can imagine what often transpires in the Committee: gridlock. Furthermore, the DOJ regularly asks the Committee to stand-down when it is investigating a member of Congress - leaving the committee ineffective. 2/4

5/17/2023, 9:12:44 PM

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A George Santos thread:
I served on House Ethics for four years. It’s not resourced or structured to perform the expeditious accountability Congress needs. And instead of investing in ethics, the GOP made changes in January to REDUCE its efficacy. 1/4 https://www.washingtonpost.com/p…

The statement is a critical commentary on the functionality of the House Ethics Committee and the impact of political partisanship and external influences on its effectiveness. The tone is informative and expresses concern about the current state of affairs regarding congressional accountability. The intent is to shed light on the perceived ineffectiveness of the committee and the influence of the Department of Justice on its operations.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement does not intend to harm but to inform about the committee's challenges. [+1]
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
The statement aims to promote understanding of the committee's situation. [+1]
Principle 4:
I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
The statement engages in constructive criticism of the committee's structure and external influences. [+1]
Principle 6:
I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
The statement uses influence to inform the public about governance issues, aiming for betterment of society. [+1]