Barbara Boxer: “I am sure my friend would agree it isn't unusual for political parties to take polls. However, I think what my friend is…”

“I am sure my friend would agree it isn't unusual for political parties to take polls. However, I think what my friend is trying to say--and I hope every American can see this document I am holding in my hand, this poll. This so-called ``research,'' done with the Republicans over on the House side, is a document that says it all. It is the most cynical document I have ever seen since Newt Gingrich had the same thing done when he took over the House, when they told the Republicans what words to use, not what bills to pass, not what would make a good piece of legislation to help the millions of Americans who need help, no, but how to get them reelected and kowtow to their friends in the insurance business, the HMOs, and so on. If the American people could just read this document, things would change around here. I am hoping they will read this document.”