Political Quotes

“for me, the Gingrich episode represents much of what is wrong about the American political system today. It is unfortunately a failing which occurs on many levels. At its core is the behavior of the man twice removed from the Presidency. It is very difficult for anyone who has read the Cole report to reach any conclusion other than that Mr. Gingrich consistently did not tell the truth, in a desperate attempt to avoid responsibility for the misuse of taxpayer funds for partisan gain. In turn, Mr. Gingrich's transgressions engendered a series of behaviors from people in both parties and in the press that play to their worst instincts, and that undermine the confidence people have in their Government. Last but not least, the blame resides as well with the House ethics process, a process so open to perversion that it raises questions about its ability to protect individual rights. It has unfortunately become so susceptible to manipulation that the House leadership and committee chair can, and has, unilaterally distorted its most sensitive proceedings, denying the House and the American public the time to reflect.”