Dean Phillips

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Score 186
5/17/2023, 9:12:45 PM
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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
Rep. Dean Phillips 🇺🇸
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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 part of a political discussion regarding the efficacy of the House Ethics Committee and the investigation of a member of Congress. It expresses a viewpoint on the committee's ability to perform its duties and the expected outcome of an ongoing investigation. The tone is critical but not disrespectful or harmful.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not intend to harm but to express a concern about the effectiveness of a committee. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement lacks a direct promotion of understanding, empathy, or compassion, but it does not oppose these values.
  3. 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 its impact on accountability. [+1]
  4. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement aims to use influence to highlight and potentially improve the functioning of a government body for societal betterment. [+1]