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When I was sworn in the Marine Corps in 1964, when I was sworn into Congress, I swore to uphold the Constitution against enemies, both… — Paul Broun
Having seen my mom in community volunteer work my whole life and in Congress for 25 years, it is true as she often says that… — Christine Pelosi
My literal responsibility as director of the CIA with regard to covert action was to inform the Congress - not to seek their approval; to… — Michael Hayden
The Constitution of the United States... specifically states the Congress shall write legislation for immigration policy in the United States. — John Carter
Millions of Americans are struggling to pay their mortgages. They have a right to know whether members of Congress receive sweetheart deals in order to… — Jeb Hensarling
Congress has a responsibility to review research paid for by hard-working American taxpayers. — Lamar S. Smith
Unlike the Contract with America, which was created by Washington pollsters and insiders, Families First was developed from the grassroots up. Congressional Democrats from across… — Dick Gephardt
I understand why so many Americans are fed up with government. The 112th Congress was almost universally derided as the worst ever. It was the… — Olympia Snowe
Joining the Bipartisan Policy Center is a natural extension of my efforts to achieve results throughout my tenure in Congress, and it provides an ideal… — Olympia Snowe
The truth is that at the White House and in Congress, you are as likely to find sympathy for animal issues among Republicans as among… — Matthew Scully
Congress has shortchanged not only foreign aid but foreign policy. A mistaken notion that diplomats are unimportant and hence undeserving of support grips conservative legislators,… — Anthony Lewis
You need to know that a member of Congress who refuses to allow the minimum wage to come up for a vote made more money… — Bill Clinton
George Washington intended this to be a Federal city, and it is a Federal city, and it tingles down to the feet of every man,… — William Howard Taft
I never lack material for my humor column when Congress is in session. — Will Rogers
May I now pass on to this Congress advice which I received recently from a fellow Vermonter - Either impeach him or get off his… — Howard Aiken
I've often thought that the process of aging could be slowed down if it had to go through Congress. — George Bush
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the… — Henry George
We have some Jewish members of Congress, not a lot but there's a bunch of us. — Gary Ackerman
Look, I think by the time my case was over and other ones, everybody on both sides of the aisle in Congress said we can't… — Bruce Babbitt
Well, it's not a pleasant experience. And it's a terribly political process, because that thing was initiated by the Congress and by, you know, our… — Bruce Babbitt

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