nancy ruth drew media attention again in 2015 when responding to reporters regarding the auditor general's questioning why she claimed separate breakfasts as public expenses when she could have eaten the airline breakfasts included in the price of her airline ticket, which she had also expensed. she is quoted as saying "well, those breakfasts are pretty awful" and "if you want ice-cold camembert with broken crackers, have it!" the comments drew criticism as evidence of senators feeling entitled to a certain lifestyle at public expense.