Sarah Palin actually said...
Those requests through our research divisions in Fish and Game and our Wildlife Departments and our university, those research requests did come through that system, but wanting it to be in the light of day, not behind closed doors with lobbyists making deals with Congress to stick things in there under the public radar. That's the abuse that we're going to stop.
Context
Palin discusses her stance on earmarks and the need for transparency in government funding.
09/11/2008