Congress Quotes

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Congress is best viewed from a distance—the farther the better—because up close, it is truly ugly. I saw most of Congress as uncivil, incompetent at… — Robert M. Gates
Every proper exertion has been made and will be continued to carry out the wishes of Congress in relation to the tobacco trade, as indicated… — Martin Van Buren
Congress needs strong parties, but it also needs the capacity to deal with budget and entitlement challenges that are likely beyond the reach of pure… — David Price
Reducing health costs and increasing access to health care are worthy goals that every Member of Congress should support. — Jim McCrery
So with the end of the Cold War, it became increasingly obvious that there was no basis upon which any decision was being made, not… — Malcolm Wallop
I was eleventh-grade class president. That was the first elective office I held until I came into Congress. — Donna Edwards
I would rather be known as 'Jim Kolbe, the trade expert in Congress who happens to be gay,' rather than 'Jim Kolbe, gay congressman from… — Jim Kolbe
Tim Bee has demonstrated his toughness and his compassion, his ability to lead while at the same time listening to others. These are skills few… — Jim Kolbe
I found that there is very little interest in Washington for true election reform. That neither the White House nor either house of the Congress… — DeForest Soaries
What five members of the Supreme Court say the law is may be something vastly different from what Congress intended the law to be. — Benjamin Franklin Fairless
I believe certain members of the U.S. Congress have aided in the oppression and diversion of critical information that could have revealed a fullness of… — Bo Gritz
For years, my colleagues and I - primarily Republicans but also some Democrats - have introduced legislation and written to the FCC asking the commission… — Mary Bono
Clean air is a basic right. The responsibility to ensure that falls to Congress and the president. — Thomas Carper
As we enter into the 110th Congress, it is imperative that we address ethics reforms needed to make this institution run correctly. — Jo Ann Davis
While Congress saw some need to loosen the standard in the initial days of a war, it wanted the president to comply with FISA in… — Jonathan Turley
I obtained a job at the Library of Congress. I loved books, so I felt at home. I was going to end up, I thought,… — Tom Glazer
We mean business, George Bush, ... and we're going to go to Congress and we're going to ask them, 'How many more of other people's… — Cindy Sheehan
From his proceedings in Congress, he appears demented, and his actings and doings inspire my pity more than anger. — Andrew Jackson
The government needs to help those in need, but members of Congress shouldn't take advantage of the situation and use a national tragedy as an… — Chris Chocola
It is irresponsible for this Congress to not investigate the President's lack of an exit strategy, and the fraud, waste, and abuse of U.S. tax… — Russ Carnahan
Newt Gingrich's job to capture the Congress was to give Republican candidates an edge and a distinction from their Democratic opponent. That required a very… — Pete du Pont
Republicans in Congress boosted the economy by cutting taxes and ending programs that don't work. — Zach Wamp
How it is that within 60 days of a general election issue, groups can no longer tell voters that a Member of Congress votes pro-abortion,… — Paul Weyrich
In short, Mr. Ryan’s plan is devoid of credible math or hard policy choices. And it couldn’t pass even if Republicans were to take the… — David Stockman
With the parties at virtual parity and the ideological gulf between them never greater, the stakes of majority control of Congress are extremely high. — Thomas E. Mann

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