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In reality, everybody in Congress is a stand-in for some kind of lobbyist. In many cases it's difficult to tell whether it's the companies…

— Matt Taibbi

Lobbyists and special interests continue to take advantage of loopholes that allow them to host lavish receptions and pay for trips for members of…

— Sara Gideon

I have seen the times when the grassroots has moved the Congress. We listen way more often to our constituents than the lobbyists. And…

— John Linder

“Since the early 1990s, a shadow government has taken root along K Street, the Washington corridor that is home to block after stately block…

— Hedrick Smith

Lobbyists really are experts in their fields and know what they are talking about. That's why the government always listens to them as they…

— Gail Collins

The reason there are tens of thousands of lobbyists is because the ever-expanding federal government creates ever-increasing opportunities for abuse. The more the federal…

— Jack Abramoff

Lobbyist influence comes from access, not money.

— Barack Obama

Real lobbying reform must end the practice of corporate lobbyists writing our laws.

— Marty Meehan

Lobbying' is the activity of attempting to influence legislation by privately influencing the legislators. It is the result and creation of a mixed economy-of…

— Ayn Rand

Lobbyists are in many cases expert technicians and capable of explaining complex and difficult subjects in a clear, understandable fashion. They engage in personal…

— John F. Kennedy

If we have Senators and Congressmen there that can't protect themselves against the evil temptations of lobbyists, we don't need to change our lobbies,…

— Will Rogers

Lobbyists have more offices in Washington than the President. You see, the President only tells Congress what they should do. Lobbyists tell'em what they…

— Will Rogers