Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for August 16, 1990

Transcript:

Lacey: Mr. Speaker, during the last eight years, this body has taken a number of actions that have led to the largest financial scandal in the history of the world. Speaker: The S&L mess has covered this institution in shame. And yet never have so many exerted themselves so mightily to avoid taking personal responsibility for the roles they played. Lacey: My friends, I cannot join you in that effort. To atone for my own role in this tragedy, and to help restore the honor of this house, I have decided to resign. Thank you very much. Man: What do you think-menopause? Other man: At 83? No, this is trouble...