James T. Callahan: “this is a great institution, and the national media always focuses on the sensationalism of what is happening in…”

“this is a great institution, and the national media always focuses on the sensationalism of what is happening in Washington. They want to talk about campaign reform, and they want to talk about who had coffee with whom at the White House and how much money was raised, or anything negative. But meanwhile, we in Congress have a responsibility. One of the greatest responsibilities we have, if not the chief responsibility, is to distribute the tax dollars that the American people sends to us. While the spotlights are focusing on all the glamorous Members of the Senate and the chairmen of committees about the sensationalism type of media events, there are some in this House who are doing responsible work. During the last 6 or 7 months, the gentleman from Virginia [Mr. Wolf], chairman of this subcommittee, and the gentleman from Minnesota [Mr. Sabo], the ranking Democrat, have been working with a great degree of sensationalism, not publicized sensationalism but responsible, dedicated service, trying to distribute the moneys that have been allocated towards transportation in this country.”