Quote by Newt Gingrich

Surely the President can agree with us, that theft from government is not good. I know it's bold. It's out on the edge. I know from a Chicago-Springfield background it's hard to fully grasp that honesty could be part of government.

Surely the President can agree with us, that theft from gove

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker believes the President should be able to acknowledge that stealing from the government is inherently wrong. The speaker acknowledges that this viewpoint may be seen as bold, unconventional, and outside the norms of a Chicago-Springfield political background, where honesty in government may not be widely accepted. The quote implies a desire for the President to recognize the value of integrity within the government system and challenges any skepticism that suggests otherwise.

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By Newt Gingrich

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