Legislative Quotes

197 quotes by 141 authors

I can only say that there is not a man living who wishes more sincerely than I do, to see a plan adopted for the… — George Washington
The U.S. Senate does not allow legislative provisions to be included in appropriations bills, for much the same reason that most Americans are concerned about… — Ron Wyden
Democracy is not just constitutional and legislative rules; it is a culture and practice and adhering by the law and respecting international human rights principles. — Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
Nothing in the 14th Amendment or in any other constitutional provision suggests that the president may usurp legislative power to prevent a violation of the… — Laurence Tribe
Legislative novelty is not necessarily fatal; there is a first time for everything. — John Roberts
Freedom of men under government is to have a standing rule to live by, common to every one of that society, and made by the… — John Locke
Believing with you that religion is a matter which lies solely between man and his God, that he owes account to none other for his… — Thomas Jefferson
The accumulation of all powers, legislative, executive, and judiciary, in the same hands, whether of one, a few, or many, and whether hereditary, self-appointed, or… — James Madison
You have it within your grasp to be regarded as one of the greatest legislative sessions in the history of the state. If you're bold… — Dirk Kempthorne
There is no liberty, if the power of judging be not separated from the legislative and executive powers. — Unknown Author
The fact is, if our primary legislative goals are to repeal and replace the health spending bill; to end the bailouts; cut spending; and shrink… — Mitch McConnell
We need to work our level best in this legislative session to help grow Montana's economy, so that grandchildren can stay in Montana, grandchildren can… — Brian Schweitzer
Last year, I was proud to be an original co-sponsor of legislation that would increase federal judges' salaries by more than 40 percent. It also… — Debbie Wasserman Schultz
All of us want to see the details of any legislative plan if there's going to be a legislative response, but Congress, I believe, is… — Rupert Sheldrake
They (the Secessionists) appealed to the Constitution, they appealed to justice, they appealed to fraternity, until the Constitution, justice, and fraternity were no longer listened… — Robert Toombs
A constitution is, in fact, and must be regarded by judges, as a fundamental law. It therefore belongs to them to ascertain its meaning, as… — Alexander Hamilton
Abstract propositions should never be discussed by a legislative body. — James Buchanan

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