"There is no distinctly American criminal class - except Congress"
- Mark Twain
About this Quote
Mark Twain's quote is an amusing jab at the American political system. He is implying that Congress is the only criminal class in America, as they are the ones who make the laws and supervise of the country. He is suggesting that Congress is corrupt which they are the only ones who break the law. This quote is a criticism of the American political system and its lack of accountability. It is likewise a pointer that individuals in power should be held to a higher standard and must be held accountable for their actions. Twain's quote is a tip that the people in power should be held to a higher requirement and should be held liable for their actions. It is likewise a pointer that the people in power should be held to a greater requirement and ought to be held responsible for their actions.
This quote is written / told by Mark Twain between November 30, 1835 and April 21, 1910. He was a famous Author from USA.
The author also have 178 other quotes.
"If the present Congress errs in too much talking, how can it be otherwise in a body to which the people send one hundred and fifty lawyers, whose trade it is to question everything, yield nothing, and talk by the hour?"
"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"
"Although I agree that wild horses are a symbol of the American West, I also believe that it is the responsibility of Congress to ensure that these animals are managed, protected, and controlled in an effective manner"
