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Small: Congress seems drugged and inert most of the time... its idea of meeting a problem is to hold hearings or, in
"Congress seems drugged and inert most of the time... its idea of meeting a problem is to hold hearings or, in extreme cases, to appoint a commission"
Shirley Chisholm, Politician
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Small: Im more concerned about members of Congress being drug-free than I am about members of the Yankees or Giants
"I'm more concerned about members of Congress being drug-free than I am about members of the Yankees or Giants"
Pat Sajak, Entertainer
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Small: Sometimes running for Congress is a four-year strategy in terms of getting out there and building a network
"Sometimes running for Congress is a four-year strategy in terms of getting out there and building a network"
Artur Davis, Politician
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Small: Marching with over a million women in support of our reproductive rights was one of the most empowering things
"Marching with over a million women in support of our reproductive rights was one of the most empowering things I have done, both as a woman and as a Member of Congress"
Sheila Jackson Lee, Politician
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Small: In my 31 years in Congress, I have seen a lot of changes. We made some substantial policy changes that have im
"In my 31 years in Congress, I have seen a lot of changes. We made some substantial policy changes that have improved our parks system and our public lands"
Ralph Regula, Politician
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Small: Clean air is a basic right. The responsibility to ensure that falls to Congress and the president
"Clean air is a basic right. The responsibility to ensure that falls to Congress and the president"
Thomas Carper, Economist
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Small: I have to thank the People, the Congress, and the Government of the United States for my liberation
"I have to thank the People, the Congress, and the Government of the United States for my liberation"
Lajos Kossuth, Lawyer
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Small: In the first 50 years of the filibuster, it was used only 35 times. But the last Congress alone had 112 clotur
"In the first 50 years of the filibuster, it was used only 35 times. But the last Congress alone had 112 cloture motions filed, plus threats of more. This is the tyranny of the minority"
Peter Fenn, Journalist
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Small: Like you, Im fed up with business as usual in Washington. Send me to Congress, and I wont tweak our broken sys
"Like you, I'm fed up with business as usual in Washington. Send me to Congress, and I won't tweak our broken system. I'll shut it down"
Francine Busby
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Small: Look, Congress has allocated more money to finance the upcoming Iraqi elections than it has for the American e
Donna Brazile
"Look, Congress has allocated more money to finance the upcoming Iraqi elections than it has for the American elections. There's something wrong with that"
Donna Brazile, Politician
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Small: I make a prediction here and now, and, my friends, I want you to watch the proceedings of Congress in these co
"I make a prediction here and now, and, my friends, I want you to watch the proceedings of Congress in these coming weeks of this extra session, or of the next regular session, to see whether I am right or not"
Richard Parks Bland, Politician
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Small: Well I think that what were seeing now is that the people feel like they, the people in Congress dont have the
"Well I think that what we're seeing now is that the people feel like they, the people in Congress don't have their consent to govern them. They keep doing things that are incredibly unpopular. And so when that happens, folks get angry"
Laura Ingraham, Celebrity
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Small: It is plain that, when it comes to inferior officers, Congress itself can pass a law sending these nominees to
"It is plain that, when it comes to inferior officers, Congress itself can pass a law sending these nominees to the President with him having the authority to put them on the bench without the advice and consent of the Senate"
John Jay Hooker, Businessman
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Small: We are scheduled to meet this year fewer days than any Congress since at least 1948. And that is even before I
"We are scheduled to meet this year fewer days than any Congress since at least 1948. And that is even before I was born. So far, we are in the 123rd day of this year, and yet we have only had 26 voting days in this body. That is a shame"
Jim Cooper, Politician
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Small: American boys should not be seen dying on the nightly news. Wars should be over in three days or less, or befo
"American boys should not be seen dying on the nightly news. Wars should be over in three days or less, or before Congress invokes the War Powers Resolution"
Evan Thomas
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Small: Since coming to Congress, I have been advocating for increased resources for research in the physical sciences
"Since coming to Congress, I have been advocating for increased resources for research in the physical sciences and for the Department of Energy Office of Science in particular"
Judy Biggert, Politician
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Small: We put together a one-sentence petition asking Congress to censure President Clinton and move on to other pres
"We put together a one-sentence petition asking Congress to censure President Clinton and move on to other pressing issues. We sent it to under 100 friends and family, and within a week we had 100,000 people sign the petition"
Joan Blades, Businessman
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Small: The tax relief that this Congress has given now in terms of four tax cuts has overwhelmingly gone to the peopl
"The tax relief that this Congress has given now in terms of four tax cuts has overwhelmingly gone to the people at the very top of the income scale in America"
Richard Neal, Politician
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Small: Yes, I do agree we need health care reform however, this bill badly misses the mark. Congress can and must do
"Yes, I do agree we need health care reform; however, this bill badly misses the mark. Congress can and must do better for the American people"
John Mica, Politician
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Small: We need to be calling out the flaws and misguided decisions of the Democrats in Congress and the Obama adminis
"We need to be calling out the flaws and misguided decisions of the Democrats in Congress and the Obama administration"
Tim Pawlenty, Politician
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Small: How many times will this Congress waste time on an issue that a majority of Americans do not want?
"How many times will this Congress waste time on an issue that a majority of Americans do not want?"
Raul Grijalva, Politician
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Small: With scientific advances, Congress must now make changes to reflect new therapeutic options
"With scientific advances, Congress must now make changes to reflect new therapeutic options"
Nathan Deal, Politician
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Small: Laws protecting the United States flag do not cut away at the freedom of speech guaranteed in the First Amendm
"Laws protecting the United States flag do not cut away at the freedom of speech guaranteed in the First Amendment... Congress made this position clear upon passage of the Flag Protection Act of 1989, which prohibited desecration of the flag"
Larry Craig, Politician
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Small: Congress has a responsibility to make sure our taxpayer dollars are being spent responsibly and effectively, a
"Congress has a responsibility to make sure our taxpayer dollars are being spent responsibly and effectively, and at the same time, that our men and women in uniform have everything they need to carry out the War on Terror"
Larry Craig, Politician
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Small: As the 109th Congress continues to debate legislation that will affect the lives of immigrants, it is importan
"As the 109th Congress continues to debate legislation that will affect the lives of immigrants, it is important for us to remember that we are a nation of immigrants"
Jose Serrano, Politician
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Small: Once it becomes impossible for members of Congress to make a career of legislative service, the temptation to
"Once it becomes impossible for members of Congress to make a career of legislative service, the temptation to bend a vote for whatever reason may yield to the better angels of their nature"
James L. Buckley, Politician
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Small: In short, it is the position of the people of the United States, as expressed by their representatives in Cong
"In short, it is the position of the people of the United States, as expressed by their representatives in Congress, that Israel's fight is our fight. And so shall it be until the last terrorist on earth is in a cell or a cemetery"
Tom DeLay, Politician
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Small: Yet the whole preamble of the second authorization act for the Marshall Plan showed the direction Congress was
"Yet the whole preamble of the second authorization act for the Marshall Plan showed the direction Congress was ready to take about breaking down barriers within Europe"
W. Averell Harriman, Politician
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Small: This drug coverage program was clearly designed by Republicans in Congress to serve the interests of the drug
"This drug coverage program was clearly designed by Republicans in Congress to serve the interests of the drug and insurance industries. America's seniors were an afterthought"
Sherrod Brown, Politician
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Small: Republican leadership in Congress let the energy companies write the energy bill that sent prices soaring, and
"Republican leadership in Congress let the energy companies write the energy bill that sent prices soaring, and has turned a blind eye to the struggles of working families trying to make ends meet"
Sherrod Brown, Politician
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Small: In order to achieve optimal economic growth, Congress must adhere to sane spending guidelines while promoting
"In order to achieve optimal economic growth, Congress must adhere to sane spending guidelines while promoting smart policies devoted to growing businesses and creating jobs"
Michael Steele, Politician
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Small: The moral issue here is whether the United States Congress is going to stand in the way of science and preclud
"The moral issue here is whether the United States Congress is going to stand in the way of science and preclude scientists from doing lifesaving research"
Rosa DeLauro, Politician
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Small: Mr. Speaker, Americans want, need, and rightfully expect Congress to protect them from the prying eyes of iden
"Mr. Speaker, Americans want, need, and rightfully expect Congress to protect them from the prying eyes of identity thieves and give them back control of their Social Security numbers and personal health information"
Luis Gutierrez, Politician
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Small: In all, dozens upon dozens of groups and organizations have prioritized stopping the killing in Darfur before
"In all, dozens upon dozens of groups and organizations have prioritized stopping the killing in Darfur before there is no one left to be killed. It is high time that we, the U.S. Congress, join our name to that list"
Kendrick Meek, Politician
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Small: We in this Congress have a choice. The American people have a right to exercise a choice on this issue, as to
"We in this Congress have a choice. The American people have a right to exercise a choice on this issue, as to whether our men and women will continue to fight and die in a war based on deception and fantasy, or to start bringing the troops home"
Raul Grijalva, Politician
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Small: It was a terrible day for baseball, it was a worse day for Congress
"It was a terrible day for baseball, it was a worse day for Congress"
Fay Vincent, Lawyer
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Small: As the first Member of Congress from western Washington to serve on the House Agriculture Committee in over 50
"As the first Member of Congress from western Washington to serve on the House Agriculture Committee in over 50 years, I am proud to represent the needs of our agriculture community"
Rick Larsen, Politician
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Small: For many members of Congress, the time for choosing is near - do what the party leadership demands, or do what
"For many members of Congress, the time for choosing is near - do what the party leadership demands, or do what the people have asked you to do. If my colleagues don't mind some advice from a newcomer, I'd suggest going with the will of the people"
Scott Brown, Politician
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Small: This administration and the leadership in Congress appear to be intent on valuing wealth over work, thereby pl
"This administration and the leadership in Congress appear to be intent on valuing wealth over work, thereby placing working families at a distinct disadvantage"
Tim Bishop, Politician
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Small: While Congress cant overturn the Supreme Court, we can provide carrots and sticks to prevent local governments
"While Congress can't overturn the Supreme Court, we can provide carrots and sticks to prevent local governments from unfairly taking property from landowners"
Stephanie Herseth, Politician
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