Pelosi Statement on Plea Agreement of Republican Lobbyist Jack Abramoff

[Kevin Spidel]

Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in response to news reports that Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud clients and bribe Members of Congress in order to enrich himself, along with tax evasion and mail fraud:

“Today, Jack Abramoff admitted to conspiring to bribe to Members of Congress – a despicable action that strikes at the heart of our democracy. Sadly, it is not a surprise because this Republican Congress is the most corrupt in history and the American people are paying the price.

“The Republicans’ culture of corruption – in which Members of Congress cozy up to lobbyists and cronies – has resulted in the American people paying higher prescription drug prices, higher gas and home heating costs, and has produced the failed Republican efforts to provide relief to survivors of Hurricane Katrina.

“The House Ethics Committee must get to work immediately to investigate pending ethics and corruption cases in the House, including those involving Members with ties to Jack Abramoff. This is a necessary first step to restore a high ethical standard to the Congress.

“Democrats are committed to a Congress that represents all Americans, not just the special interests.”

[Straight Shooter]

1. Would she have issued such a strong statement if Dems were culpable?

No.

Has anyone addressed how george w. bush received his money directly from Abramoff???

[stepnw1f]

3. George Bush Received Money from Jack

You are right. Just one more reason to impeach the sniveling rich worthless brat.

[Straight Shooter]

5. Please, do you have a link?

I see all this manufactured uproar about Reid, but have yet to see anything which details the money trail leading from Abramoff to El Stinko.

Thanks!

[stepnw1f]

6. No... But I Did Read Somewhere That He Did

I'm at work now and about to leave, but surely somebody has a link.

[InsultComicDog]

2. Excellent

Give 'em hell Nancy!

[realFedUp]

4. "The House Ethics Committee must get to work immediately"

well, it's timely and a good statement. I agree
but unfortunately Republicans are sheeple and
Dems can't get the House Ethics committee to do squat.

[xchrom]

7. jack and george and jack and george and jack and george

and jack and george and jack and george...

[mcscajun]

8. Nail 'em to the f'ing WALL, Nancy! Go for the jugular!

Hold all the bastards to account, publicly and often.