Fresh from Washington, where he played a leading
role in preventing the extension of emergency unemployment benefits for
Americans mired in joblessness, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor
appeared to be enjoying one of the perks of his own employment: a
sumptuous breakfast in this ski resort in the Swiss Alps, where he was
attending the World Economic Forum..
So I approached Cantor's
table and asked him who was paying for his trip. He took in a breath,
grinned sheepishly and said, "I paid for this," gesturing at a table
bearing the remnants of a buffet breakfast whose offerings included
smoked salmon, croissants, freshly squeezed orange juice, assorted Swiss
cheeses and mineral water.
.
Maybe you're buying into he paid for
this, but I bet by saying "I paid for this," he really meant his office
which means you and me.
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