Bothered Quote by Marco Rubio

If you're not comfortable with delay, frustration and impatience, get out of the Senate. It's the nature of the institution, but I think we've…

— Dick Durbin

The Senate is extremely slow: They have enormous difficulty passing the bills that even get through the House. That's the reality that I've recognized…

— Kirsten Gillibrand

I think there is a shared sense of urgency in Washington on fiscal issues.

— Jacob Lew

Urgency is unbelievably important when you're talking about, not little changes, but big changes.

— John P. Kotter

Senators, like everyone else, want to feel a part of this decision-making process. They want to feel included.

— Tom Daschle

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

From an institution standpoint, I want the American people to understand that the Senate can function, even on the most serious things.

— Richard Burr

The politics of partisanship and the resulting inaction and excuses have paralyzed decision-making, primarily at the federal level, and the big issues of the…

— Michael Bloomberg

I am extremely energized to be in the Senate, because the Senate is the only emergency brake on the Trump train right now. And…

— Tim Kaine

The problem... is that most members of Congress don't pay attention to what's going on.

— John McCain

The Senate is where the issues are, and most people there are career politicians.

— Mike Braun

If you are a Representative and want to be a Senator, you must be careful not to do anything which might upset the various…

— Gore Vidal