Congress Quotes

1506 Congress quotes by 894 unique authors

A competition of the best ideas - that should be what Congress is about. — Mark McKinnon
When Congress legislates in haste, it often causes more problems than it solves. But Congress rarely reconsiders its mistakes. — David Malpass
There is no part of the executive branch that more exists on the outer edge of executive prerogative than the American intelligence community - the… — Michael Hayden
Under our constitutional system, the executive executes the laws that Congress has passed. It should not be executing laws that Congress has rejected. — Charles Krauthammer
My appetite for public policy and changing it, and not only being a part of the conversation, but affecting it in a positive way, never… — Harold Ford, Jr.
In the year of our Lord 2010, the voters of the United States elected the worst Congress in the history of the Republic. There have… — Charlie Pierce
I really thought, with my background growing up, and my service, and all that, I thought it would be enough for the presidency. But... It… — Bob Dole
Long before, and fully independent of, anything Congress did, President Obama made clear that he was going to preserve the indefinite detention system at Guantanamo… — Glenn Greenwald
I think if more members of Congress would talk about what they see and what they want to do and what they want to accomplish,… — Reid Ribble
One of the best ways to stop the failed policies coming out of Congress is to bring in the ideas and the involvement of the… — Peter Roskam
When I worked in a medical practice, our practice provided the insurance. When I retired the next day to run for public office to run… — Phil Roe
I am proud to represent people who care so deeply about their communities. Their perseverance and strength only motivates me more as their representative in… — Martha Roby
Our Founding Fathers created the Executive Branch to implement and enforce the laws written by Congress, and vested this power in the president. — Unknown Author
In Congress, I was a relentless advocate for fiscal responsibility. — Ann Kirkpatrick
In 2010, I proposed that Congress take its first pay cut in 77 years, and my effort had bipartisan support. And as part of leading… — Ann Kirkpatrick
Gabby Giffords was a mentor of mine in the state Legislature and also in Congress. — Ann Kirkpatrick
Those of us in the Congress must confront and overcome Republican intransigence to increasing the minimum wage, extending unemployment insurance and protecting food stamps. — Charles B. Rangel
Since coming to Congress in 1971, I have been fighting to help create an environment where the goals of the National Work and the Family… — Charles B. Rangel
As a member of Congress, I believe Congress must provide oversight of actions by the Executive Branch as our system of checks and balances requires. — Charles B. Rangel
As a high school dropout, I understand the value of education: A second chance at obtaining my high school diploma through the G.I. Bill led… — Charles B. Rangel
The War Powers Act requires presidents to seek the consent of the American people, through their representatives, before sending our troops into war. It is… — Charles B. Rangel
Before being elected to Congress, I oversaw the Cook County Hospital System as a Cook County Commissioner for 10 years. — Mike Quigley
I had hoped all of Congress would recognize that it is imperative for our health, economy, and national security that we address the effects of… — Mark Pocan
The Constitution is very clear on the - on the declaration of war or reacting to international crimes - crimes against nations. It is the… — Joe Pitts
One of the first members of Congress I met when I was first elected in 2008 was Barney Frank. — Chellie Pingree

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