{"product_id":"square-peg-confessions-of-a-citizen-senator-9780465028689","title":"Square Peg: Confessions of a Citizen-Senator","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Orrin Hatch\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Basic Books\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Basic Books\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Political\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom Square Peg: I had been a Senator only a few weeks when one night I noticed James Eastland walking toward me on the Senate floor. At the time, he was a titan, one of a small group of men who ruled their committees like lords in the Middle Ages. Their will was never challenged; their decisions were never questioned. Eastland was a chairman's chairman, a son of the South, a master of the rules and a man with an unshakable contempt for the foolish and, worse, the inexperienced. \"Hatch,\" he barked, \"how about going to dinner?\" \"I'd be delighted,\" I said quickly, having no intention of refusing. I was the newest member of his committee and had the most to lose from his displeasure. \"After we had ordered, Eastland fell silent. For twenty minutes, I said nothing, waiting for him to speak. He puffed on his cigar and worked on a large bowl of soup, the whole time glaring into the distance. I began to wonder if I'd made a mistake, if I wasn't supposed to be there. Suddenly Eastland looked over at me, his face in a snarl. \"Hatch,\" he snapped. \"Yes, sir?\" \"Do you think we can save this country?\" \"Oh, yes, sir,\" I said, bushy-tailed with enthusiasm. \"Bullshit,\" Eastland growled.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Basic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45355771068567,"sku":"9780465028689","price":1820.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780465028689.webp?v=1767309047","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/square-peg-confessions-of-a-citizen-senator-9780465028689","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}