On the recordJune 8, 1995
I listened yesterday with interest as the whining and moaning voices from the other side of the aisle criticized the Speaker of the House. What were they criticizing him for? He wrote a book. He was doing a book tour. Actually, he might get paid for that book. They acted like there was something unusual or unethical about what he was doing. I would just ask, Mr. Speaker, where were those same voices in 1990, when Senator Gore received $33,300 in book royalties? Where were they in 1991, when Senator Gore received $66,700 in book royalties? Where were they in 1992, when Senator Gore took a 35-city book tour and received $546,260 in book royalties? Where were they in 1993, when Vice President Gore received $310.84 in book royalties? There is a difference, however, Mr. Speaker. Senator Gore received a $100,000 advance. Speaker Gingrich received $1. Stop the hypocrisy; it does not play well.
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