Lawmakers Quotes

48 Lawmakers quotes by 46 unique authors

We love the ability of the people to influence the actions of decision-makers, of lawmakers and presidents to be removed from or elevated to office… — Charles Rangel
I'm knocking our pitiful, pathetic lawmakers. And I thank God that President Bush has stated, we need a Constitutional amendment that states that marriage is… — Jimmy Swaggart
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
You should go to the polls, organize yourself. But once lawmakers are chosen, they must be respected. — Lech Walesa
Since 1994, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have considered it politically risky to offer a plan to fix America's broken health care system.… — Ron Wyden
There never will be complete equality until women themselves help to make laws and elect lawmakers. — Susan B. Anthony
That’s what made it so frightening to the lawmakers: Love obeys no laws other than its own. — Lauren Oliver
There are online forms you can fill out to send to your lawmakers, demanding that nothing - nothing at all or in any way -… — Dick Cavett
If everyone in America can easily see who and what their lawmakers are requesting taxpayer money for, we can keep elected officials honest, end the… — Kirsten Gillibrand
It is much to be wished that one had a post that knew what it was doing again; and lawmakers that knew what they were… — Jane Welsh Carlyle
Those close to Mr. Obama say he grows irritated at being misunderstood - not just by opponents who insinuate that he caters to African-Americans, but… — Jodi Kantor
Wall Street banks have the right to express their views to lawmakers and regulators through lobbying, but the law is clear: If they want to… — Elizabeth Warren
Whatever their motivations, lawmakers on both side of the aisle have certainly discovered that immigration is one of those issues that resonate strongly with the… — Gwen Ifill
We have all read tragic stories in our local papers about gun accidents as a result of misuse. As lawmakers we can better promote safety… — Ron Lewis
Certainly accountability of government is what people are clamoring for; they want to know that when lawmakers make a promise or a proposal, you can… — Jim Nussle
Lawmakers need to be held accountable and should feel the impact of a government shutdown just like many other Americans will. — Debbie Stabenow
Obama prefers to look forward, not back, as he has stated. So at least during his tenure, there will be no reliable record compiled as… — David K. Shipler
Lawmakers have good reason to want a healthy broadcast industry. Broadcast TV stations provide more than 186,000 jobs on an annual basis, which directly generate… — Gordon Smith
Lawmakers who interfere with commerce and the normal creation of jobs in an economy run the risk of doing harm rather than good. Unintended consequences… — Mark Skousen
I guess what bothers me so much about what I now see going on in both Washington and in Texas is an effort to keep… — Chris Bell
Lawmakers in New Jersey are proposing a ban on Brazilian waxing. If it passes New Jersey will change its nickname to the Over-Grown Garden State. — Seth Meyers
Conservative lawmakers in Egypt have called for a ban on imports of a kit meant to help women fake their virginity on their wedding night.… — Seth Meyers
Massachusetts became the first state to marry gay couples, though lawmakers say allowing gay couples to get married raises a lot of questions. You know,… — Jay Leno

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