The author and humorist has been quoted as saying: “Suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself.”

Truer words were never spoken.

“Everyday that I am here is going to be spent, debunking the MYTH, that this country’s in debt and we just can’t spend. Well you can spend.”-Rep. Phil Hare, D-IL

Reportedly, Rep. Hare still has checks in his checkbook.