Manzullo Issues Statement on Blagojevich Sentencing

Statement

Congressman Don Manzullo (R-Egan) issued the following statement today reacting to U.S. District Judge James Zagel's sentencing of former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich to 14 years in prison on federal corruption charges:

"Today, years of corruption caught up with Rod Blagojevich. His reckless disregard of his oath to the people made a mockery of the Governor's office, shattered the public's confidence in public service, and pushed the State of Illinois into a huge economic hole. He deserved every one of the 14 years in prison he received today.

"I would hope that Judge Zagel's sentence finally gets through to the politicians in this state who continue to abuse the public trust for personal gain. We have had enough of this in the State of Illinois. The people of this great state need reassurances that the people they place in public office are honorable, ethical, and act on the public's best interests. It is a tremendous honor to represent the people, and it's time all public officials in our state act like it."

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