Untrustworthy Quotes



In 1961 the President intervened in a labor dispute in the steel industry with the "understanding" that the steel companies would not raise their prices after the settlement. As soon as there was a settlement prices were raised:. The President "persuaded" the steel executives to rescind the increases.


This humorous quotation has been used in all fields to emphasize the importance of getting agreements in writing.


Referring to the actions of United States Attorney General, Edwin M. Meese III, in the Wedtech case. This was a very unusual situation where a United States Attorney publicly admits to the bad behavior of a former Attorney General.