Commitment Quote by Tom Coburn

“The voting records of virtually every member of Congress reveal that the oath of office is more a ceremonial gesture than a sacred commitment.” quote by Tom Coburn — Download Open image

“The voting records of virtually every member of Congress reveal that the oath of office is more a ceremonial gesture than a sacred commitment.”

Tom Coburn

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The founding fathers never once rationalized getting in power and having control so they could stay in power.

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I would like to believe I would not have behaved differently had I not made a term limits pledge, but my own frailties and…

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Careerism: the self-centered philosophy of governing to win the next election above all else.

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