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[0:04] ..." and then Governor Patrick will name Paul -- today is the interim United States senator. From Massachusetts -- who is best known locally perhaps as -- and aid in the past has Ted Kennedy. As a former chair of the Democratic National Committee and as -- headed the John F. Kennedy library foundation is also a rather well compensated. Independent director of the heart for the big insurance form. And that could pose a conflict of interest according to Wendell potter formally a health insurance official with the big Cigna insurance firm. Who is now a whistle blower with the watchdog group center for media and democracy"...
[1:20] ..." You know these days for big companies and certainly big insurance companies by the Hartford as. Directors are well compensated. A lot more than most employees are so it doesn't shock me."...
[2:44] ..." his director's duties. He certainly couldn't dismisses his vote and on the health insurance. "...
[0:00]" If the exports are right you'll find out of 11 o'clock this morning and then Governor Patrick will name Paul -- today is the interim United States senator. From Massachusetts -- who is best known locally perhaps as -- and aid in the past has Ted Kennedy. As a former chair of the Democratic National Committee and as -- headed the John F. Kennedy library foundation is also a rather well compensated. Independent director of the heart for the big insurance form. And that could pose a conflict of interest according to Wendell potter formally a health insurance official with the big Cigna insurance firm. Who is now a whistle blower with the watchdog group center for media and democracy and he joins us this morning. That mr. potter. You wouldn't is also however mean that. Senator Kirk becomes of that. Would also be an expert in the insurance field which is obviously a key question in Washington these days."
[0:54]" Interlink -- I doubt that yet because it. And I guess on the other hand he he was certainly understand the insurance company's perspective so what. I guess it depends on an individual's perspective as to whether or not that's a good thing or bad thing."
[1:07]" He last year according to records got between the stock options and director's fees about a quarter million dollars is that a lot for the director of -- have somebody sits on the board."
[1:20]" You know these days for big companies and certainly big insurance companies by the Hartford as. Directors are well compensated. A lot more than most employees are so it doesn't shock me."
[1:31]" Welcome to it would would this be something which. And that anybody could do anything about it made of Governor Patrick names him. Ewing the US senate has to do is establish the veracity of this credentials. Have them swear to take the oath and he's a senator."
[1:47]" That's that's correct I don't think that. There's anything anyone can do I'm not sure that Turkey would be requested or would voluntarily. But time doesn't get beside the point even if you were not a member of the board he's still look at the -- You know the experience having served on that."
[2:03]" So -- your recommendation be to the governor then mr. potter is Paul Kirk qualified to given this background with the insurance industry and the this is the contemporary the importance of health and track Tuesday's."
[2:16]" I don't know if I mean I don't know mr. -- amateur. One who verdict in the and judges qualifying of the Pacific is -- so. I wouldn't presented to be an expert in that regard but I. It would certainly make sure that I. Look a variety candidates make sure that the prisoners being named as concede that a Kennedy -- I want you look really would represent the best interest of people."
[2:41]" I'm bill would he'd recuse himself from his director's duties. He certainly couldn't dismisses his vote and on the health insurance. "
[2:50]" You know that's not something I would I would not think you'd have to ask him and that the F. The leadership vacuum percent of -- what the rules of -- and hit him if he were to be appointed to the seat what he would do."
[3:03]" Wendell potter whistle blower with the center for media and democracy with a question about a possible under one possible conflict of interest with Paul Kirk in the Senate. Mr. potter thanks for much figured."
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