Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for December 13, 1978

Transcript:

Rick: Yes, I'm sure he is busy, but I'd rather he had a chance to comment before we go to press. Voice: I'm sorry, but the Speaker doesn't see what your article has to do with him! Rick: Well, as you know, it was recently disclosed that Tip was a partner is a nursing home during the life of a small-business loan, which is, of course, a violation of federal law... what I'm trying to find out is why the voters seemed to have overlooked this when Tip came up for re-election. Voice: Because, unlike you, they did their homework! They knew the statute of limitations had run out! Rick: Say what? Voice: The public's not as dumb as you think, you know!