Political Quotes

“the calls for Whitewater Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr to address concerns over his outside legal practice continue to mount. This weekend, former independent counsels--both Democrats and Republicans--added their voice to the chorus of concerned citizens questioning the judgment and independence of Mr. Starr. Lawrence Walsh, former judge and independent counsel for Iran Contra, said: ``The one excuse for an Independent Counsel is his independence * * * he can't be involved with anything that impairs his freedom of action.'' And Gerald J. Gallinghouse, another Republican who investigated President Jimmy Carter said, ``He should either get in or get out.'' Mr. Starr's investigation is now almost 2 years old and is costing the taxpayers about $1 million a month. At the same time, Mr. Starr continues to maintain an enormous private legal practice which includes many of the President's fiercest political enemies. In fact, it seems that the only criteria is to be an enemy of the Clinton administration. The issue is perception and confidence. I call on Mr. Starr once again--put the private legal practice on hold and focus on the job at hand--the public deserves nothing less.”