The fact is, there is a liberal Democrat in the White House, and he legitimately represents the views of the party which nominated him. And there are things he wants in order to sign a bill, and that is legitimate and a part of precisely what the Founding Fathers established: A balance of power. And the fact is conservative Republicans control the House and Senate, much, I might say, to the discomfort of my good friend…the Democratic whip, who seemed unhappy at his having to vote ‘yes’ tonight. But that is the nature of reality.
Answer: House Speaker Newt Gingrich, October 20, 1998.
If you can imagine that sentiment coming out of John Boehner’s mouth in the next couple weeks, I’ve got a bridge in Alaska I’d like to sell you.
