More - Larry Noble Quotes

The line between a bribe and a legal contribution is very thin, but it is that line that keeps you out of jail. The critical element is whether there was an understanding or agreement to take specific action in return for the money.

Larry Noble

 

This clearly sets up the appearance of a conflict that the state was obviously trying to avoid.

Larry Noble

 Appearance

[Anyway, Ms. Delahunt's role] raises the possible appearance of a conflict of interest, ... The question that people always ask is -- is his opposition principled or is it practical.

Larry Noble

 Appearance

It's a perfect fit for the pharmaceutical industry. The fact they he shaped this bill adds to his cachet.

Larry Noble

 

It's possible that the reason he sold the HCA stock was to have money to pay off the debt, but he hasn't said that, ... There's a number of financial actions going on here which fairly raise several questions.... They all could be part of one pattern or be separate things going on.

Larry Noble

 Debt

... They're connected because often the political contributions open the door that allow the lobbyist in. The check by itself doesn't have written on it the agenda. It's the lobbyist that follows those contributions that brings the agenda.

Larry Noble

 

The reality is that it is mainly a Republican scandal for several reasons.

Larry Noble

 Reality

We see this after every major disaster or tragedy. People are putting forward their wish lists and saying it's all connected to the hurricane. We saw it after 9-11. Everyone was saying then that it was national security.

Larry Noble

 Disaster

That is very unusual because, in effect, if you freeze or seize the account, you're stopping the campaign and most prosecutors won't do that without very good cause.

Larry Noble

 

At the end of the day, they [prosecutors] have to prove a connection between the contribution and the activity.

Larry Noble