Political Quotes

“it might shock everyone to know that former FEMA Director Michael Brown is still on the government's payroll. Michael Brown is still earning a $148,000 annual salary. ``Brownie, you're doing a heck of a job.'' Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff agreed to extend Mr. Brown's contract for yet another 30 days. Michael Brown's recent e-mails that have now been made public show he was more interested during the crisis in his dinner reservations and his attire than getting food, water, and medical supplies to those New Orleans residents, and yet he is still getting paid by the taxpayers. We should not be shocked. This is accountability Bush style, and the only people that get fired by the President are those who tell the truth. Look at what happened with Michael Brown and look at what happened to General Shinseki who told the truth and who was fired. Mr. Speaker, this administration gives a whole new meaning to job security. We can do better. It is time for new priorities. It is time for a change. ____________________”