I will work hard to try to get rid of the death penalty. If I could do that, with all the other things I have not succeeded in doing, I would consider my political career to have been a resounding… — Ernie Chambers Copy Share Image
I'm often at odds with my colleagues, but I've managed to get legislation passed which will not even be attempted in other states. Rather than use the word "cooperate," I'll say there's kind of a peaceful coexistence, a wary watching of each other. I'm very courteous and polite, and people allow me to be. Some people have applied the term… — Ernie Chambers Copy Share
The Mafia has higher standards than the Catholic Church hierachy because if their members were "raping children, they'd off them." — Ernie Chambers Copy Share Image
America is basically a hypocritical society and recognizes that hypocrisy is found throughout. The public doesn't look for politicians to tell the truth or… — Ernie Chambers Copy Share Image
I often quote Hitler, who said words to the effect of, "Rulers are fortunate that the people do not think." Politicians know this. Even… — Ernie Chambers Copy Share Image
I fell into politics by accident. It was not something I planned. It just happened because I'd done so much reading and work in… — Ernie Chambers Copy Share Image
Martin Luther King really was a safety valve for white people. Any time it appeared that the black community was on the verge of… — Ernie Chambers Copy Share Image
I do know how to treat people and that is treat them the way I want to be treated. So when I extend that… — Ernie Chambers Copy Share Image
I will work hard to try to get rid of the death penalty. If I could do that, with all the other things I… — Ernie Chambers Copy Share Image
