John Sarbanes actually said...

"There's also the danger that allowing Federal employees to advocate for political campaigns while on duty would undermine the public's confidence that the government is actually doing its job."

"the President, I think, must act to protect the integrity of the Federal work force to police that boundary that I've just spoken of."

"I am very proud that in Maryland, we have been a leader in expressing our opposition and taking action against the gag rule."

"it seems to me that your office ought to have given consideration to what the practical impact would be"