Political Quotes

“I do not know where we go next, but I do think it is time we unshackle ourselves from the trepidation which has said to us for too long, ``Do not get involved.'' Because it is time that we get involved. We in the Congress can help, but we are not necessarily the ones who will make character building across this land successful or unsuccessful. From this Senator's standpoint, I honestly believe while we must pass laws--and we have already passed a couple of them today--I think it is far more important we involve ourselves in seeing what we can do to encourage the grassroots of America--grade schools, business people, parents and civic groups--to meet this issue head on. The interest and enthusiasm is there. I spoke to a business group while in New Mexico and I chose to wind up the speech with this issue, and more people waited to ask about how they could get involved in this effort, both on a personal and professional level, than on the other subjects--although I will note they all expressed genuine interest in the other subjects as well. Are people skeptical about it, especially when a politician talks about it? Yes.”