Thompson Defends D.C. Lobbying Record
August 17th, 2007 . by TexasFredDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Republican Fred Thompson defended his record as a Washington lobbyist, arguing that controversial clients do not reflect his views and they deserved representation in dealing with Congress and the federal government.
“Don’t confuse the lawyer with the client,” Thompson said in an interview with The Associated Press. “It has nothing to do with one’s political views. Lawyering is a profession but it’s also a business.”
Thompson has come under fire for representing – among others – abortion rights activists, raising questions about his own position as he prepares to enter the contest for the Republican presidential nomination.
“I’m not representing an issue,” said Thompson. “I’m representing a client who has an issue.”
Thompson, a lawyer, compared his work lobbying to that of a lawyer who represents someone accused of a crime.
“I’ve represented people accused of crimes,” Thompson said. “These are people who deserved representation.”
Earlier in the day, Thompson urged patience on Iraq and declared himself unabashedly opposed to abortion as the all-but-declared candidate behaved like one, campaigning in Iowa and visiting the state fair.
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Thompson Defends D.C. Lobbying Record
Well, I hope that puts some minds at ease, those Conservatives that have questioned FDT’s past record, I think he gave a great explanation…
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It’s looking better and better each day.
I only hope the nation he plans on rebuilding is ours and ours alone…
I’m sick and tired of globalists.
Did I miss it, or what?
McCain Fiengold…
Lauetenberg Acts 1 and 2…
And then there was the so-called “pork?”
A lot of people will praise Him for those things. I refuse too do so. Several times Fred has said that we need to stop supporting compromising politicians. Okay, words were different, but the flavors the same. I think this guy is just a Republican version of Bill Clinton. Nothing substantial, but knows what song to sing.
Tom Tancredo for POTUS! He will NUKE if needed. He will slam the border shut! Granted,; He needs Basti as Chief Speech Writer, Fred as Debate Coach, and Uncle Johnny as Director of Health…
For the love of God, we need a leader, warrior, and just plain honest man in this country right now…