Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for May 16, 1999
Transcript:
Mark: "Who knew how important seniority was?" Said the congressman. "Someone should have told me!" Hey kids, remember the term limits zealots elected to congress in '94? The "citizen legislators" who swore they'd step down in six years? Well, get ready to be shocked - almost all of them have had a change of heart! Yes, it's weasel time, folks! And leading the weasel retreat is today's guest, Rep. George Nethercutt, who use the term limits issue to unseat house speaker Tom Foley in '94! So, congressman - what's the deal? Why aren't you returning to your plow? George Nethercutt: Well, Mark, I've been forced to rethink my position for three reasons...First, it turns out seniority matters. Second, I just can't disappoint the voters. Third, I simply miscalculated how quickly time flies. Mark: And fourth, you the weasel king, right? George Nethercutt: Well, it's not like an official title.