Citizens Quote by Elinor Ostrom

What we have ignored is what citizens can do and the importance of real involvement of the people involved - versus just having somebody…

— Elinor Ostrom

One of the reasons Americans hold Washington in such low regard is the perception that nothing ever gets done. Whatever the issue - no…

— Ken Cuccinelli

In the rush to become all things to all people, the federal government has lost sight of its core responsibilities. As a result we're…

— Rick Perry

People are fed up with the career politicians who created this mess or failed to prevent it and neither was acceptable, and the only…

— Ted Yoho

The real question should be, what does Washington experience have to do with meeting the needs of the American people?

— Wayne Messam

Washington has been ignoring this issue for too long.

— Major Owens

The decisions we make in Washington have a direct impact on the people in our country, obviously.

— George W. Bush

If we don't send people to Washington who, first of all, have done something more than talk for a living - which is what…

— Carlos Beruff

What does Washington experience have to do with meeting the needs of the American people?

— Wayne Messam

We have a paralysis in Washington that's not serving our country. We have to address these issues.

— Rob Portman

I do not belive that Washington should do for the people wha they can do for themselves through local and private effort.

— John F. Kennedy

Caring about policy is important - people in washington forget.

— Tabitha Soren