Congress Quote by Tim Kaine
“Usually the president is kind of the initiator of the idea, then Congress makes it work.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Senate Hearing on Legislative Process, 2018
The President initiates ideas, but Congress must shape and implement them, showing collaborative governance.
In simple terms: President starts ideas; Congress acts.
Key Takeaway
Recognize shared responsibility in lawmaking.
Themes
politics
governance
collaboration
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
political
educational
When to use this quote
- policy development
- bipartisan work
- public administration
Key Concepts
legislative process
executive power
Questions to Reflect On
- How can collaboration improve legislation?
- What checks balance executive and legislative roles?
![“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…” quote by James Mattis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/761/james-mattis-9515_army_i-can-t-imagine-that-i-would-be-asked-th_3990.jpg)
![“This is one where you can just kind of go to the tape on it. But Governor [Mike] Pence said inarguably Vladimir Putin is a better leader than President [Barack] Obama.” quote by Tim Kaine](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/214/tim-kaine-1918_barack_this-is-one-where-you-can-just-kind-of-g_147522.jpg)
![“As the longest serving Independent in the history of the United States Congress, as somebody who came into office by defeating an incumbent Democratic mayor in Burlington, Vermont, I know something about third party politics. And I respect Jill [Stein].” quote by Bernie Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/94c/bernie-sanders-233_congress_as-the-longest-serving-independent-in-th_10777.jpg)
