George Cassidy

I would say that four out of five senators and congressmen consume liquor either at their offices or their homes. This is a conservative estimate.

We would have a few rounds of drinks, sing a few songs, and have a general good time.

Busiest day I ever put in at the House office building, I made 47 calls on customers. It kept me hustling from the time the offices opened at 3 o'clock in the morning until well along the evening.

On occasions, I have heard members of the House and Senate making strong arguments on the floor the prohibition was being well enforced, when I knew good stuff was being regularly delivered at their own offices.

You can't blame these men for taking the same means of refreshment and relaxation other people enjoy. If there's any difference between members of Congress and other people and their personal habits and tastes, I didn't see it in 10 years in and about Congress.