Article I:
Whereas, the 1994 Contract with America was a dismal failure and we didn't do hardly a thing we promised, and
Whereas we turned into spenders and crooks just as bad as the ones we replaced, and
Whereas you have zip and zero reason to believe us when we say we really have learned our lesson this time -
Therefore, we the undersigned do hereby enter a legally binding covenant to immediately step down and immediately forfeit all pay, pension, and any other recompense should we ever vote "yea" or "present" on any bill or amendment violating the articles detailed below. We further pledge to immediately step down and immediately forfeit all pay, pension, and any other recompense should we enter into any agreement that violates the articles detailed below."
As security of these promises, we agree to sign over 90% of all assets in our ownership or control to the "Contract With America 2010 Trust."
All assets held in security by the trust will only be returned to the signatory upon the signatory's -
1. permanent retirement from any and all Federal Offices, a term not exceed a combined 12 years.
-and-
2. not violating the agreement above.
All assets forfeited to the trust are to be surrendered to the Treasury for payment on the National Debt.
I'm sure the lawyers could dress it up better, but that should get the point across. It ain't much of a "contract" if you can't hold 'em to it.
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