Political Quotes

“I am not an expert in the field of etymology, which is the study of the origin of words, but I do find the origin of English words to be enlightening. For example, the word ``govern'' is one we hear often in the Capitol. ``Govern'' is derived from the Greek word meaning ``to steer or pilot a ship.'' The most important question for a party in power is simply this: Can you govern? I say this to my Republican friends. In other words, can you steer the ship? Can you pilot this great Nation of ours in the right direction? We are just over 100 days in this Republican-controlled Congress, and it is already clear that the Republican leader and his side have not been up to the task. One need look no further than the Republicans' botched handling of the human trafficking bill before the Senate. I would just say in partial response to my friend the Republican leader that I have never been a big fan of polling--political polling or any kind of polling--because you can get any answer you want by asking the right question. Of course, the Republican leader, in the questions submitted to the Congressional Research Service, asked the wrong questions. The majority leader and the assistant majority leader took a piece of legislation and steered it right into the rocks. The ship has sprung many leaks.…”