Help fight corruption in Washington
A friend at breakfast recently shared a story of corruption with me, one that I believe happens to every newcomer in Congress. U.S. Representative Larry Pressler, Republican of South Dakota, had not yet moved into his congressional office in his first year of public office in 1975.
As he was getting his bearings and familiarizing himself with his new office's layout, someone from a major telephone company poked in his door to greet him. The lobbyist asked him how many telephones he wanted. Pressler replied that he was aware that he was allowed to have so many phones by U.S. House rules, so he didn't need any more. Then, the lobbyist replied, "Larry, how many phones do you need!!?"
That day,
Rep. Pressler experienced his first taste of political life in Washington D.C. Later on in 1980, to his credit, he was found to be the only congressman not to immediately accept bribes during the infamous "Abscam" FBI sting. Congressman Pressler was, and still remains, an exception rather than the rule, when it comes to accepting potentially unethical contributions. It is our duty as we, the people, to restore trust with our representatives in Congress and the White House. Become a VOID member and Vote Out Irresponsible Incumbents, for the sake of our Democracy; help us spread to all dissatisfied voters, this important story.
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