Since I became chairman, I've tried to turn EFF into civil liberties and responsibilities.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I was on the state board of directors of the American Civil Liberties Union.
For the year after I left government service, I worked as a consultant to the Republican National Committee because the lawyers advised that was the proper way for me to comply with ethics regulations and continue to advise the President.
I claim the right to take a stand once in a while.
I will use my position as chairman emeritus on the Energy and Commerce Committee to try to bring some common sense to EPA regulations.
I've been in Parliament since 1983, and I've been involved in many issues over the time.
I am committed to working towards a more transparent, accountable, and ethical federal government worthy of the public's trust.
I have changed the style of functioning of the government and administration and managed to change the perception.
My role was to bring about fairness in the workplace. All I did was implement the laws that were currently on the books.
I retired from public Business from a thorough Conviction that it was not in my Power to do any Good, and very much disgusted with Measures, which appeared to me inconsistent with common Policy and Justice.
I have decided to quit as I.P.L. Chairman. It is a decision which I was pondering over for some time.