In 2010, I proposed that Congress take its first pay cut in 77 years, and my effort had bipartisan support. And as… — Ann Kirkpatrick Copy Share Image
As we get closer to the end of this Congress, we should be addressing the urgent needs of the American people -… — Chris Van Hollen Copy Share Image
You become an anti-Semite. And as powerful as the Israeli lobby is, the Saudi lobby is just as powerful. In fact, the… — Michael Scheuer Copy Share Image
To help U.S. workers, farmers and businesses, and Americas long-term economic security, Congress should take decisive action to bring about fair trade… — Joe Baca Copy Share Image
“After Congress passed SJ Res 34, we are no longer merely battling a cyber-kinetic war on all fronts, we are now in… — James Scott, Senior Fellow, Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology Copy Share Image
The president was not the most important political player in the 19th century. Besides Jefferson at the beginning, Andrew Jackson and Abraham… — H. W. Brands Copy Share Image
One might plausibly contend that Congress violates the spirit, if not the letter, of the constitutional doctrine of separation of powers when… — Ruth Bader Ginsburg Copy Share Image
I wasn't predicted to be anything. I just followed an inner spirit, and it put me in the right place and the… — Andrew Young Copy Share Image
It's counterintuitive, but the most divisive arrangement is when the same party controls both Congress and the presidency, a situation encountered in… — John Sununu Copy Share Image
On every unauthoritative exercise of power by the legislature must the people rise in rebellion or their silence be construed into a… — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
Opening up the Capitol dome and giving the public a look at the inner workings of Congress - however messy they may… — Mike Quigley Copy Share Image
We have to get rid of the constant fundraising that happens inside the Congress. Before, political parties used to raise money; now,… — Marcy Kaptur Copy Share Image
I am asking the Congress, which represents the people, to declare a war on ISIS so that we can begin the process… — Benjamin Carson Copy Share Image
I had hoped all of Congress would recognize that it is imperative for our health, economy, and national security that we address… — Mark Pocan Copy Share Image
The tragedy of the UPA is not that it didn't do anything, but that it is not able to take credit for… — Abhijit Banerjee Copy Share Image
Last year, Congress passed a law that directs the Federal Reserve to set limits on debit card swipe fees that are reasonable… — Peter Welch Copy Share Image
We are more united than ever before. I think this was exemplified in a very moving way when the members of our… — Billy Graham Copy Share Image
Our people are slow to learn the wisdom of sending character instead of talent to Congress. Again and again they have sent… — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
The Congress leadership always denied responsibilities to me both within the government and within the party organisation... They would always tell me… — Satpal Maharaj Copy Share Image
If we add state capitalism to the Bush administration's success in eroding both the US Constitution and the power of Congress, we… — Paul Craig Roberts Copy Share Image
For Members of Congress, we are saying here on the Democratic side of the aisle we are not going to vote for… — Kendrick Meek Copy Share Image
An old theory holds that air conditioning ruined Congress. Members no longer had to flee the Washington heat to spend the summer… — John Dickerson Copy Share Image
One thing was very clear and I made it always very clear at the beginning when I got into the governorship, and… — Arnold Schwarzenegger Copy Share Image
My grandmother didn't live to see us begin our lives in public service. But she probably would have thought it extraordinary that… — Julian Castro Copy Share Image
Of course, running a coalition government in a country like India is a difficult task. More so when Congress leads the coalition,… — Pranab Mukherjee Copy Share Image
We've introduced the New Apollo Energy Act, which is, I think, safe to say the most comprehensive and aggressive bill that has… — Jay Inslee Copy Share Image
When Congress passed the Help America Vote Act in 2002, I was thrilled to learn that the federal government would offer resources… — DeForest Soaries Copy Share Image
We will end the sanctuary cities that have resulted in so many needless deaths. Cities that refuse to cooperate with federal authorities… — Donald Trump Copy Share Image
The choreographed standing and clapping of one side of the room - while the other side sits - is unbecoming of a… — Mark Udall Copy Share Image
Why I supported Keith Ellison for chairing the DNC because I know Keith. And I know he's not going to take a… — Lawrence O'Donnell Copy Share Image
Speaker John Boehner complained that Barack Obama ordered the U.S. military into combat in Libya without clearly defining the mission to the… — Jay Leno Copy Share Image
The Constitution states that Congress alone has the authority to decide if we go to war. Unfortunately, from Syria to Somalia to… — Nancy Mace Copy Share Image
Vajpayeeji's time was a time of mutual respect and understanding, irrespective of how small or big a party you are. In fact,… — Naveen Patnaik Copy Share Image
We in Congress need to support the American forces in every conceivable way, giving them the tools to continue to convert, capture… — Bob Inglis Copy Share Image
If there ever is government-run health care, the first ones to sign up should be the president and every member of Congress,… — Mike Ross Copy Share Image
Were anyone wondering how Sen. Harry Reid intended to manage life in the minority, it took one day of the 114th Congress… — Kimberley Strassel Copy Share Image
Because the Bush Administration will set no timetable for the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq, both chambers of Congress acted to… — Jan Schakowsky Copy Share Image
I wouldn't approach the issue of judging in the way the president does. Judges can't rely on what's in their heart. They… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
Congress is supposed to provide oversight, the voters are supposed to provide oversight. And you [the media] were supposed to provide oversight.… — Trey Gowdy Copy Share Image
One of the most interesting things that I'm seeing of the Trump picks is such a heavy business and financial focus. I… — Austan Goolsbee Copy Share Image
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