Barney Frank said "We are in the process, we are in the process of trying to determine what the majority determines. The majority, until it has voted on this, has not spoken yet. But finally I have to say I understand the gentleman can feel beleaguered sometimes when he says he is getting no appreciation for supporting the administration. I think my colleagues have to adopt what Harry Truman said with regard to friendship: "If you want appreciation in Washington, get a dog."" @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMay 6, 1997

We are in the process, we are in the process of trying to determine what the majority determines. The majority, until it has voted on this, has not spoken yet. But finally I have to say I understand the gentleman can feel beleaguered sometimes when he says he is getting no appreciation for supporting the administration. I think my colleagues have to adopt what Harry Truman said with regard to friendship: "If you want appreciation in Washington, get a dog."

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Barney Frank

Democratic · Massachusetts

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Editor's note · Context

Discussing the dynamics of support for the administration during a congressional debate.

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