Newt always says too much, he makes great points then wonks them silly. Newt is the most intelligent guy in the public service arena, only a fool doubts that, but I often find myself screaming at the TV, stop Newt, you have said enough.
Remember how he ranted on the grandmothers and deportation, he didn't need to say anything on that issue but kept on going until his foot was firmly in his mouth.
You misdirected your reply re that quote.
That was C. Edmund Wright who wrote it.