"The jam is moving toward the Capitol where Congress sits in judgment on all the administrative agencies of Government"
- Grace Abbott
About this Quote
This quote by Grace Abbott is referring to the political procedure of the United States government. The "jam" is a metaphor for individuals, and it is moving towards the Capitol, which is the seat of the United States Congress. Congress is the legislative branch of the government, and it is responsible for developing laws and managing the executive branch, which is responsible for carrying out the laws. The quote suggests that individuals are moving towards the Capitol to have their voices heard and to hold the federal government responsible for its actions. Congress is the ultimate judge of the administrative agencies of the government, and it is responsible for making sure that they are following the laws and guidelines set forth by the federal government. This quote is a tip of the significance of individuals's voice in the political procedure and the power of Congress to hold the government responsible.
This quote is written / told by Grace Abbott between November 17, 1878 and June 19, 1939. She was a famous Activist from USA.
The author also have 4 other quotes.
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"We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution"
"I am not liked as a President by the politicians in office, in the press, or in Congress. But I am content to abide the judgment the sober second thought of the people"
"Unauthorized access to computer systems is already a serious crime in a few states and is currently being addressed in many more state legislatures as well as Congress"
"The new Congress needs to move quickly to strengthen the Army and Marines - not to send more troops to Iraq - but to rebuild our capacity to meet national security threats globally"
