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The Republican argument that raising the debt ceiling encourages additional future spending is logically irresponsible. The debt ceiling has to be raised to authorize spending… — Eliot Spitzer
We don't need to allow any more Nancy Pelosies to wind up in Congress. — Michael Steele
I have come to the conclusion that one useless man is called a disgrace, that two are called a law firm, and that three or… — Peter Stone
Having a Congress with a more diverse educational and professional background would serve the country well. And given the budget challenges facing America today, we… — John Sununu
Households and businesses cut expenses every day. Passing a financial down payment alongside the debt limit sends the right message to the public, and gives… — John Sununu
Amendments occupy a great deal of most legislators' time, particularly those lawmakers in the minority. Members of Congress do author major bills, but more commonly… — Matt Taibbi
Congress, the White House, and Hollywood, Wall Street, are owned by the Zionists. — Helen Thomas
Maybe the Jefferson case will give members of Congress second thoughts the next time they get ready to legislate away the rights of ordinary Americans. — Helen Thomas
The American Republic will endure until the day Congress discovers that it can bribe the public with the public's money. — Alexis de Tocqueville
Suppose you were an idiot, and suppose you were a member of Congress; but I repeat myself. — Mark Twain
It could probably be shown by facts and figures that there is no distinctly native criminal class except Congress. — Mark Twain
I've learned from being in the woods that titles don't mean much and that actions speak a lot louder than words - even in Congress.… — Mark Udall
A majority of senators should be able to adopt rules at the beginning of each Congress. — Tom Udall
I have served in the Congress during two wars and I have seen the impacts on our military, on their families and on our national… — Tom Udall
Together, we will protect the sanctity of life, ensuring early next Congress that no federal funds are used for abortion. — Fred Upton
I don't think the only place to fight for freedom is in the halls of Congress. — Malcolm Wallop
The old Court you and I served so long will not be worthy of its traditions if Nixon can twist, turn and fashion If Nixon… — Earl Warren
Look around. Oil companies guzzle down the billions in profits. Billionaires pay a lower tax rate than their secretaries, and Wall Street CEOs, the same… — Elizabeth Warren
The constitution vests the power of declaring war in Congress; therefore no offensive expedition of importance can be undertaken until after they shall have deliberated… — George Washington
Serving in Congress has been more than an honor; it has been one of the most exhilarating experiences of my life... It has been a… — J C Watts
Reparations, I believe, are talked about for political reasons, trying to cater for the purpose of getting votes. If Congress was serious about reparations -… — J C Watts
Being elected to Congress is regarded as being sent on a looting raid for one's friends. — George Will
The 1935 Social Security Act established 65 as the age of eligibility for payouts. But welfare state politics quickly becomes a bidding war, enriching the… — George Will
Americans have a lower opinion of Congress than they do of the NFL replacement refs, head lice, traffic jams, cockroaches and even the group to… — Juan Williams
After we were hit on September 11, 2001, we were in a state of national shock. Less than six weeks later, on October 26 2001,… — Naomi Wolf

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