The American people count on us, and we've got to get it right. The question of individual stock trading by elected officials is one example of that broader conversation. This week, The House is voting on legislation called the Stop Insider Trading Act. It's a good opportunity to take a step back and talk about what individual stock trading in Congress is, why strong ethical standards matter, and why this week's legislation fall short of establishing the standards we need. (00:18–00:23)
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