Washington Quotes · Page 20

What we have ignored is what citizens can do and the importance of real involvement of the people involved - versus just…

— Elinor Ostrom

I don't want to, on behalf of the bureau, comment on Ohio law as opposed to Washington law as opposed to Colorado…

— Richard Cordray

My first-ever visit to a cheese factory was in Tillamook Washington... yes, I am that nerdy.

— Kyle MacLachlan

It's not everybody that can handle firing Denzel Washington or coming to blows and saying, 'This is what's happening because I said…

— Amanda Warren

There's two ways of working in Washington, ... One is to go along and get along. The other is to stand up…

— John McCain

You don't change minds in Washington with sweet reason. You do it to the white light of public opinion.

— Steve Forbes

In Washington, I will focus on creating a climate that helps create jobs and opportunities for Americans.

— Thom Tillis

“But no one knows anything about you, and Washington keeps telling everyone you are what you say you are. That's impossible. No…

— Pirate Lanford

I support health care reform in this country, but the current bills we have before us are too big, too costly, and…

— Mike Ross

Even though these are different times, right now we are particularly thinking about what is leadership, and Washington's qualities are as needed…

— Igor Babailov

I've been acting since second grade, and I just remember when I first moved to New York and I was living in…

— Anna Camp

Events in America show the extent to which democracy there is fuelled by populism - Barack Obama's victory is a manifestation not…

— Andrew O'Hagan

Our government has failed us. From the billion-dollar bailouts to the 'stimulus' package that failed to stimulate to the government takeover of…

— Kevin McCarthy

It's not empirically wrong to say that Washington isn't working for the American people and Washington does too many things for powerful…

— Jake Tapper

I'm looking for leaders who are going to go to Washington for a season, not career politicians. People who understand that the…

— Keith Rothfus

And lo and behold, people were amazed: Washington was amazed. The country was amazed. And I was amazed that everybody was amazed.…

— Senator John Kerry

I don't want to come to Washington to be just another vote. I want to lead on issues that are important.

— Mel Martinez

My goal in getting rid of tax loopholes is not to raise taxes. Our problem in Washington, D.C. is not a revenue…

— Mike Pompeo

I would never, ever in my life say, 'I want to go to Washington to heal the soul of Washington.'

— Marianne Williamson

I'm running because Hoosiers deserve a senator who makes promises here in Indiana and then keeps them in Washington.

— Mike Braun

I'm from the DMV. I grew up in Maryland my whole life and I was born in Washington D.C.

— Goldlink

I think anybody who has been in Washington for almost 40 years has been there too long.

— Kelli Ward

As long as I was in Washington I never met anybody that I thought was good enough, who knew enough, or who…

— Joycelyn Elders

I grew up in that world of power and politics in Washington, but when you grow up around it, you are completely…

— Alexandra Wentworth

Dean Acheson was one of the very best and brightest of the men who ever came to Washington.

— Katharine Graham

When you compare mayors to Washington insiders, Americans see that mayors actually get the job done.

— Wayne Messam

It is only in Washington where many still have a lingering animosity for the political parties. My friends, we need to get…

— Dennis Hastert

Foreign policy is conducted for the convenience and enjoyment of people in Washington.

— John Kenneth Galbraith

Washington shouldn't be playing political games with the paychecks of hardworking Texans.

— Colin Allred

I coached in Washington - and in Washington, you lose the ballgame, it's a bad Monday, I just want to tell you…

— Joe Gibbs

The only way to keep a secret in Washington, if you are the one person who knows it, is never to tell…

— Maxine Cheshire

Let's not kid ourselves. You pick up 'The Washington Post' and find O.J. Simpson on the front page; 'serious journalists' covered Anna…

— Greta Van Susteren

I have the experience and ability to step in on day one in Washington and start working on the challenging problems facing…

— Darlene Senger

Macau has been steady. The shocking, unexpected government is the one in Washington.

— Steve Wynn

I think the best way that we can bring people together is through change in Washington, D.C.

— Mike Pence

I have been traveling to every corner of the great state of Florida. I've met some great people and we've had an…

— Adam Hasner

People should not be paid to go to Washington and not do their job. When they don't show up, why should we…

— Carlos Beruff

If you like Texas and you like our economy, I helped create all that and all those jobs and you will love…

— David Dewhurst

The more we can get Washington out of the way, the stronger our economy and our country will be.

— Josh Mandel

Most of the people who live in Washington come from other places and you can learn something from them.

— Sally Quinn