Congress Quote by John George Nicolay Download Open image “Very few men are fortunate enough to gain distinction during their first term in Congress.” — John George Nicolay ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.9 out of 5 (7 ratings) Copy quoteShare Congress Distinction Enough Firsts Fortunate Gains Men Term
Few men in our history have ever obtained the Presidency by planning to obtain it. — James A. Garfield Copy Share Image
Some fine men are in Congress, too few, trying to do a responsible job. But they are surrounded and almost neutralized by a greater… — Shirley Chisholm Copy Share Image
Dealing with men in Congress - for the most part, it's pretty dispiriting in terms of the lack of regard they have for women.… — Cecile Richards Copy Share Image
The reality is is that Congress is a very male-gendered oriented institution. Out of the, you know, more than 10,000 people who've ever been… — Gwen Moore Copy Share Image
I suppose it's part of being a good politician to be able to spot the most important men in any group without outside assistance. — Leslie Ford Copy Share Image
The most noticeable weakness of Congressmen is their timidity. They fear the use to be made of their "record." They are afraid ofmaking enemies.… — Rutherford B. Hayes Copy Share Image
There are, perhaps, few men who can for any length of time enjoy office and power without being more or less under the influence… — Andrew Jackson Copy Share Image
Lincoln's removal from New Salem to Springfield and his entrance into a law partnership with Major John T. Stuart begin a distinctively new period… — John George Nicolay Copy Share Image
Nobody understood better than Mr. Lincoln the obvious truth that in politics it does not suffice merely to nominate candidates. Something must also be… — John George Nicolay Copy Share Image
The meetings of the legislature at Springfield then first brought together that splendid group of young men of genius whose phenomenal careers and distinguished… — John George Nicolay Copy Share Image
It is therefore not to be wondered at that Lincolns single term in the House of Representatives at Washington added practically nothing to his… — John George Nicolay Copy Share Image
It may be assumed as an axiom that Providence has never gifted any political party with all of political wisdom or blinded it with… — John George Nicolay Copy Share Image
The function of the politician, therefore, is one of continuous watchfulness and activity, and he must have intimate knowledge of details if he would… — John George Nicolay Copy Share Image
The death of Mrs. Lincoln was a serious loss to her husband and children. Abraham's sister Sarah was only eleven years old, and the… — John George Nicolay Copy Share Image
While Lincoln thus became a lawyer, he did not cease to remain a politician. — John George Nicolay Copy Share Image
It is therefore not to be wondered at that Lincoln's single term in the House of Representatives at Washington added practically nothing to his… — John George Nicolay Copy Share Image
In the early West, law and politics were parallel roads to usefulness as well as distinction. — John George Nicolay Copy Share Image
It turned out in the long run that Lincoln's credit and the popular confidence that supported it were as valuable both to his creditors… — John George Nicolay Copy Share Image
Activity in politics also produces eager competition and sharp rivalry. — John George Nicolay Copy Share Image
Well, my wife, Cathy Gillespie, worked for Joe Barton, who was running for Congress in 1984. — Ed Gillespie Copy Share Image
We will make sure our troops have all that is necessary to complete their missions. That's why I went to the Congress last September… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
I can't imagine that I would be asked that by the president-elect [Donald Trump], or then-president [Barack Obama]. But it's - I'm very clear. I voted for the change that put the Army Field Manual in place as a member of Congress. I understand that law very, very quickly and am also deeply aware that any changes to that will… — James Mattis Copy Share
So our focus has to be on the things that we can control, which is to take the necessary measures working with Congress to… — Jay Carney Copy Share Image
It's disgraceful that year after year, Congress has bowed to the tobacco lobby and refused to act. — Edward Kennedy Copy Share Image
The Constitution is very clear on the - on the declaration of war or reacting to international crimes - crimes against nations. It is… — Joe Pitts Copy Share Image
Can you understand why the Congress, most states and most cities refuse to pass legislation requiring the registration and licensing of any and all guns? For the life of me, I can't. We must register our cars and be licensed to drive. In many places we must get licenses for dogs and even bicycles. Being required to register firearms and… — Malcolm Forbes Copy Share
As the longest serving Independent in the history of the United States Congress, as somebody who came into office by defeating an incumbent Democratic… — Bernie Sanders Copy Share Image
As the first Member of Congress from western Washington to serve on the House Agriculture Committee in over 50 years, I am proud to… — Rick Larsen Copy Share Image
About one-half of the members of Congress are seekers for office at the nomination of the President. Of the remainder, at least one-half have… — John Quincy Adams Copy Share Image
We need less travelling by jet plaes from congress to congress... but more kneeling and praying and pleading to God to have mercy on… — Martyn Lloyd-Jones Copy Share Image
Well I think that what we're seeing now is that the people feel like they, the people in Congress don't have their consent to… — Laura Ingraham Copy Share Image