U.S. Rep. Vito Fossella (R-N.Y.) brought his mistress along on a taxpayer-funded trip to Europe, and U.S. Rep. Doc Hastings -- then chair of the House ethics committee -- was there to watch it all happen.
"The taxpayers are at risk over time. There is no question this is a massive intrusion into our economy by the government. It sets a terrible precedence."
- U.S. Rep. Doc Hastings (R) on the $700 billion financial industry aid plan that he voted against.