Political Quotes

“It never ceases to amaze me why we pass legislation around here. The distinguished chairman of the Democratic Caucus says we have got to pass this legislation, let me see now, because of perception in the country. Rather than standing up and defending the institution, we have got to pass a piece of legislation because of the perception of the country. The other reason is to pass this legislation because it could get worse, Members. So set yourselves up in this little way, because you could be set up even worse if we get our hands on this once again. Look, I think we have enough restrictions and regulations and rules right now that regulate the way that we go. But if we have got to do something that I support, full disclosure, who are you tell me I am dishonest because I go out with a lobbyist? And many of you have said it. How dare you say that I am bought and paid for because I have dinner with a lobbyist? It is my constituents who have the right to decide that, not you.”