Newt 'once said'? When did he say it? Even Freddie and Fannie, had their 15 minutes of fame; per doing a good job. Just not anymore than that. . .So when; when; did he utter this unfortunate observation; not knowing it might come back to haunt him?
And/or was Newt in a 'post op' state. . .delirious with Calista? OR. . .What?