The founders of this nation understood that private morality is the fount from whence sound public policy springs. Replying to Washington's first… — Thomas G. West Copy Share Image
The rich, the well-born, and the able, acquire an influence among the people that will soon be too much for simple honesty… — John Adams Copy Share Image
Some Democrats and their advocates in the press believe Obamacare, a year into implementation, is no longer much of a factor in… — Byron York Copy Share Image
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid tried to pass a proposed omnibus budget bill with 6,714 earmarks worth $8.3 billion, but pulled it… — Michael McCaul Copy Share Image
While the president is to nominate that individual [to Supreme Court], we in the Senate must provide our advice and consent. This… — Mike DeWine Copy Share Image
What's insulting to the American people, the Senate, to this whole process is that the Republicans, with all other nominees, have said… — Rachel Maddow Copy Share Image
Minnesota is very important. You're going to have a competitive race for the Senate, a competitive governor's race, you have an open… — Ken Mehlman Copy Share Image
Obamacare is a crime against democracy because a material part of that bill was not disclosed to the Senate nor to the… — Michele Bachmann Copy Share Image
The role of campaign contributions in our political system and the role of lobbyists have now reached levels that are quite unhealthy… — Al Gore Copy Share Image
“Paul's greatest contribution to the progressive cause wasn't what he accomplished in the senate, although he accomplished a lot. It's the way… — Al Franken Copy Share Image
I'm a different kind of Republican. I've introduced a five-year balanced budget. I've introduced the largest tax cut in our history. I… — Rand Paul Copy Share Image
I am saying there are women in the Senate, there are women in governorships, there are women in statewide office, there are… — Barbara Boxer Copy Share Image
When the legislative and executive powers are united in the same person, or in the same body of magistrates, there can be… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
After the November elections gave Republicans control of the Senate, voters made clear they wanted change. We were hopeful our leaders got… — Louie Gohmert Copy Share Image
The Congress of the United States, in recognition of the unique contribution of the Bible in shaping the history and character of… — Ronald Reagan Copy Share Image
[In ancient Rome,] why did the senate after killing Caesar turn around and give the government to his nephew? Why did France… — George Lucas Copy Share Image
There is a limitation on debate, which is unlike other bills, for 20 hours, but there is no limitation on amendments. In… — Rick Santorum Copy Share Image
There is no proof. There are no authorities whatever. No president, Academy, Court of Law, Congress or Senate on this earth has… — Wilhelm Reich Copy Share Image
The U.S. Senate does not allow legislative provisions to be included in appropriations bills, for much the same reason that most Americans… — Ron Wyden Copy Share Image
You see, in Washington they have these bodies, Senate and the House of Representatives. That is for the convenience of the visitors.… — Will Rogers Copy Share Image
Then the actual count comes in and not only does that not happen, [Donald] Trump wins, Hillary [Clinton] loses, they don't get… — Rush Limbaugh Copy Share Image
Assuming that two-thirds of the Senate will not vote to remove the president, what is the alternative? I think we need to… — Thad Cochran Copy Share Image
The dome of the U.S. Capitol has fallen into severe disrepair... As the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration,… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
There is plenty of time for Republicans to have a Macaca moment. But right now, as of October 17, 2014, the Republican… — Matthew Continetti Copy Share Image
Right now, what my job is - pardon me? Those are just words. Right now, what my - my job is right… — John Lewis Copy Share Image
The constitution has divided the powers of government into three branches, Legislative, Executive and Judiciary, lodging each with a distinct magistracy. The… — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
If we can create a climate among people that says that any serious candidate for president, Senate, governor, [the] House is going… — Bernie Sanders Copy Share Image
When I first came to Congress, the party was supposed to help you. Now, when a new member is sworn in, he… — Jim Cooper Copy Share Image
The Frankenstein of Communism is the product of the Jewish mind, and was turned loose upon the world by the son of… — Kenneth Goff Copy Share Image
Our Keystone legislation received strong bipartisan support in the Senate. Although it didn't receive the 60 votes necessary for passage, 56 senators… — John Hoeven Copy Share Image
Plays round the head, but comes not to the heart. One self-approving hour whole years outweighs Of stupid starers and of loud… — Alexander Pope Copy Share Image
If we have a Democratic Senate I think the Republican Party will wake up to the reality that their opposition to comprehensive… — Hillary Clinton Copy Share Image
...Senate Doc. # 259. The 65th congress(:)...The coal companies made between 100% and 7,856% on their capital stock during the war (to… — Smedley Butler Copy Share Image
One strategy that the tea party smartly embraced was one of being almost entirely defensive. They consciously decided not to figure out… — Ezra G. Levin Copy Share Image
I entered politics out of a desire to serve, but I have always really wanted to achieve things in the private sector… — Marco Rubio Copy Share Image
Finally, in the Mississippi state Senate, earmarks are often hidden in bond bills, which I have voted against many times, because our… — Chris McDaniel Copy Share Image
The conversation that the Senate and the House are having with the President [Barack Obama] was very similar to the conversation that… — Jon Stewart Copy Share Image
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Two committees in the house were up all night long trying to get a version of the repeal of the Affordable Care… — Rachel Maddow Copy Share Image
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![“While the president is to nominate that individual [to Supreme Court], we in the Senate must provide our advice and consent. This function is not well-defined. The Constitution does not set down a road map. It does not require hearings. In fact, it does not even require questioning on your…” quote by Mike DeWine](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/4aa/mike-dewine-11601_advice_while-the-president-is-to-nominate-that_2442371.jpg)
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![“Then the actual count comes in and not only does that not happen, [Donald] Trump wins, Hillary [Clinton] loses, they don't get anywhere near the House. They've lost the Senate. They've lost 1,200 seats in the last three elections. They don't have a national party, just one election. And in this…” quote by Rush Limbaugh](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/ca1/rush-limbaugh-28_bites_then-the-actual-count-comes-in-and-not-o_2897783.jpg)
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