Pelosi: It's Time for a Change, Not Republican Business as Usual

Pelosi: It's Time for a Change, Not Republican Business as Usual

House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in response to a story in The Hillreporting that House Republicans feel "there would be little need for reassessments or rehabilitation if they retained control of the House in the 110th Congress." Specifically, Congressman Tom Davis (R-VA) said: "If we hold it together, I don't think you will see any change at all."

"Ethical and legal scandals have plagued the Republican-run Congress - from the resignations of Tom DeLay and Duke Cunningham to the admissions of improper conduct by Bob Ney and Mark Foley. Special-interest influence, secret legislating, lobbyist gifts, and revolving doors have compromised the integrity of the Congress, and the American people are paying the price. Republicans have not only failed to respond, they now say they are committed to maintaining the status quo.

"Republicans are determined to stay the course with their failed policies that have taken America in the wrong direction. As our economy continues to leave middle-class families behind, the war in Iraq spirals out of control, and charges of corruption and scandal swirl in Congress, the American people believe it is time for a change - not Republican business as usual.

"If Democrats win control of Congress, we will turn the most closed and corrupt Congress in history in to the most open and honest. We will take our nation in a New Direction by restoring truth and trust to the halls of power with our Honest Leadership, Open Government Act."

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