Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, one of the things we are going to have to be careful with this health care debate is trading votes for jobs. Let's keep an eye on Mr. Gordon, where it was reported that he was promised the job of NASA administrator in exchange for his vote. Maybe we ought to pay attention to Mr. Tanner, who it was reported that he wants an appointment as U.S. Ambassador to NATO in exchange for his vote. I hope we pay very close attention to these types of backroom deals that unfortunately might be happening in this very body. With that, Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. Amendment Offered by Mr. Flake to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute Offered by Mrs. Capps”