He was born to be a senator. He never said anything important, and he always said it sonorously.
Congress Quotes
I want to thank you for coming to the White House to give me an opportunity to urge you to work with these five senators and three congressmen, to work hard to get this trade promotion authority moving. The power that be, well most of the power that be, sits right here.
I’m carrying so much pork, I’m beginning to get trichinosis.
The politics of character tend to drive out the politics of substance.
It would be a mistake for the United States Senate to allow any kind of human cloning to come out of that chamber. (Washington, D.C., April 10, 2002)
“Do you pray for the Senators, Dr. Hale?” someone asked. “No, I look at the Senators and pray for the country.”
They say that women talk too much. If you have worked in Congress, you know that the filibuster was invented by men.
I haven’t had a chance to talk, but I’m confident we’ll get a bill that I can live with if we don’t… Can’t living with the bill means it won’t become law. (referring to the McCain-Kennedy patients’ bill of rights, June 13, 2001)
A Congressman has got two ends A sitting and a thinking end And since his whole success depends Upon his seat… why bother, friend?
I never know what South Carolina thinks of a measure. I never consult her. I act to the best of my judgment, and according to my conscience. If she approves, well and good. If she does not, or wishes anyone to take my place, I am ready to vacate. We are even.
