But I say that the penalty should match the harassment. The President. The precedent of censure, I believe, is not enough. These women lost their jobs because of Mr. Edwards behavior. He should lose his. It's time we reform the rules in Congress so abusers like Edwards are at least stripped of committee assignments or expelled if the offense calls for it. after an investigation and after a vote of the full floor, which is what we're doing today. Because serving in Congress is a privilege and not an honor. (03:32–03:45)
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Asserts the need for Congressional rule reform to strip abusers of committee assignments or expel them.
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