Congress Quotes

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But to truly transform our economy, protect our security, and save our planet from the ravages of climate change, we need to ultimately make clean,… — Barack Obama
Nothing in the Constitution of the United States gives the Congress or the Executive Branch the power to attempt the task of regulating climate, as… — Harrison Schmitt
While the Congress came out with Federal Investigation Agency Bill after Mumbai attacks, the BJP had come out with POTA. However, the important aspect is… — Unknown Author
During Congress rule terrorism was countered effectively and firmly, whereas during the BJP regime terrorists were treated like guests and released in their own country. — Sonia Gandhi
Once lead this people into war, and they'll forget there ever was such a thing as tolerance. To fight, you must be brutal and ruthless,… — Woodrow Wilson
If Congress refuse to listen to and grant what women ask, there is but one course left then to pursue. What is there left for… — Victoria Woodhull
I do not believe the President requires any additional authorization from the Congress before committing US forces to achieve our objectives in the Gulf. — Dick Cheney
Over the last several days, we have heard from members of Congress who want their voices to be heard. I absolutely agree. — Barack Obama
The provision of the Constitution giving the war making power to Congress was dictated, as I understand it, by the following reasons: Kings had always… — Abraham Lincoln
I support ensuring that committed gay couples have the same rights and responsibilities afforded to any married couple in this country. I believe strongly in… — Barack Obama
Last time I checked, Congress was created to uphold the values of the Constitution, not the Bible and its biased teachings. 'All men (including women)… — Barack Obama
Country is run by... financial powers & corporate interests [who] send their lawyers to Congress to make laws so that they don't have to pay… — Gore Vidal
Congress can raise taxes because it can persuade a sizable fraction of the populace that somebody else will pay — Milton Friedman
If the flag needs protection at all, it needs protection from members of Congress who value the symbol more than the freedoms that the flag… — Jerrold Nadler
The Federal Reserve and Congress have systematically taught the American people to trust the government and that caution in spending is harmful to the economy. — Ron Paul
Al Gore has a hit movie called 'An Inconvenient Truth.' I have an inconvenient truth for him: you're still not the president. ... This past… — Stephen Colbert
...The Court ...[recognizes]...the persistence of racial inequality and a majority's acknowledgement of Congress's authority to act affirmatively, not only to end discrimination, but also to… — Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Now more than ever the people are responsible for the character of their Congress. If that body be ignorant, reckless, and corrupt, it is because… — James A. Garfield
And when you tell me that somebody's skin color or gender is going to determine their prospects in this world, that is turning the clock… — Alan Keyes
Now more than ever the people are responsible for the character of their Congress. If that body be ignorant, reckless, and corrupt, it is because… — James A. Garfield
Parts of the Voting Rights Act are due to expire next year if Congress doesn't extend them, including the section that guarantees that voting rights… — Marty Meehan
If U.S. national sovereignty continues, it is only as a state that Puerto Rico will have permanent 10th Amendment powers over its non-federal affairs, as… — Dick Thornburgh
When Congress passed the Help America Vote Act in 2002, I was thrilled to learn that the federal government would offer resources to all states… — DeForest Soaries
Internal self-government under a local constitution was authorized by Congress and approved by the residents in 1952, but federal law is supreme in Puerto Rico… — Dick Thornburgh
We are scheduled to meet this year fewer days than any Congress since at least 1948. And that is even before I was born. So… — Jim Cooper

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