Political Quotes

“I thank the Chair. An interesting fundraising letter came to my attention. It was written by actress Priscilla Presley, Elvis Presley's former wife. Accompanying the letter was another from actor, Robert Redford. These letters are promoting a special evening of ``Arts, Letters and Politics'' in Beverly Hills benefiting a group called ``Americans for a Safe Future.'' During this special star-studded evening, there will be a lavish reception, followed by a ``program of celebrity prose and poetry readings'' by movie stars Ed Harris and Amy Madigan. The Master of Ceremonies will be Ed Begley, Jr. Other names on the letterhead include such Hollywood luminaries as rock star Don Henley and TV producers Gayle Hurd and Gary Goldberg. For as little as $250 or as much as $5000, one can attend this glittering fund raising event at the beautiful Chateau Marmont in Beverly Hills. The letter goes on to note that proceeds from this fund raising event will benefit Americans for a Safe Future and ``its continuing efforts to protect our environment, our children, and our future from radioactive contamination.'' Well, Mr. President, I want to protect our environment, our children, and our future from radioactive contamination. We all do. But I will not be making a contribution to this group. I will not be sending a check. I will not be going to Beverly Hills to listen as movie stars read poetry. Because this group is on the wrong side of the environment, Mr. President.…”