John Murtha: January 7, 1980 Abscam and the FBI (6/6)

(Part 6 of 6 parts) : January 1, 1980 : FBI Abscam "Sting" Video of Agent's Meeting with U.S. Rep. John Murtha (D-PA; Johnstown), Mel Weinburg (the "sting" man) and Howard Criden (a Philadelphia attorney) - in which Murtha states that he isn't interested in the $50,000 bribe offered in exchange for his legislative efforts to get two Saudi men admitted to the U.S., "at this time." Murtha, however, was willing to go along with the scheme, in exchange for Arab investments in businesses in Murtha's district. But, if their relationship worked out, Murtha clearly indicated, he would be interested in money for himself at a later date. Through the totality of the meeting, it is clear that Murtha is thoroughly engaged in the scheme, knows and discusses what is going on, and the overall exchange of bribes for legislative/official activity on the part of all involved. Murtha, one of Congresses most thoroughly corrupt politicos, barely escaped sanctions from the House ethics committee, though six other members of congress were given the heave ho, prosecuted and convicted.

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[ThePete65]

dirtbag Murtha- disgrace- see more at IDIOTS4OBAMA COM

[candiann09]

this man should of been kicked out of congress a long long time ago with all the rest of the corrupt pieces of shit. This man is still stealing your money. it's ridiculous the people who back this guy up.