Political Quotes

so much has been said about the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Clay). Not enough can be said. I have happened to have the chance to know him or he has known me all of my life. My dad was his colleague in Congress for more than 22 years…

I know the gentleman made the point about the Democratic Party, but was not the gentleman quoted in the front page of one of our local newspapers here on the Hill urging us not to consider a telecom bill because it would hurt campaign…

I was the sole person who had to make that decision. But, when you look back at the alternatives that I had, it was the right decision. And I have no question that it was the right thing to do then. And I'm more certain today.

I will add that I am a little disturbed and concerned about three issues...there is an enormous gap between what we said we want to spend and what we actually intend to spend.