Governing Begin Quotes by Tom Daschle

We must govern from the middle, or we will not be able to govern at all.

— Tom Daschle

[I am] saddened, saddened, that this president [Bush] failed so miserably at diplomacy that we're now forced to go to war. Saddened that we…

— Tom Daschle

America has lost an icon. Ronald Reagan's leadership will inspire Americans for generations to come. His patriotism and devotion to our country will never…

— Tom Daschle

Iraq is not the only nation in the world to possess weapons of mass destruction, but it is the only nation with a leader…

— Tom Daschle

We know we're up against the wall. We know how difficult a challenge it is, being in the minority.

— Tom Daschle

It was important for us to be as supportive as our candidates and as our incumbent senators would have us be.

— Tom Daschle

Bipartisanship isn't an option anymore; it is a requirement. The American people have divided responsibility for leadership right down the middle.

— Tom Daschle

We need real campaign finance reform to loosen the grip of special interests on politics.

— Tom Daschle

Senators, like everyone else, want to feel a part of this decision-making process. They want to feel included.

— Tom Daschle

We must correct the problems and inequities in the way we conduct and decide elections in the United States.

— Tom Daschle

As the representatives of the people we are here to declare that our resolve has not been weakened by these horrific and cowardly acts.

— Tom Daschle

This president failed so miserably in diplomacy that we are now forced to war.

— Tom Daschle