#congress

I'm amused when Congress tries to place the blame on somebody but never themselves. I've never heard any of them ever say, 'I've made a mistake.' I do. I say I called it wrong. But they just try to find somebody to blame. ↗

— T. Boone Pickens

#any #blame #called #congress #ever

Newt Gingrich's job to capture the Congress was to give Republican candidates an edge and a distinction from their Democratic opponent. That required a very high profile, some very strong language. ↗

— Pete du Pont

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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. ↗

— Jon Porter

#also #although #american #believe #congress

As a member of Congress, and a parent, I understand the importance of ensuring that families are able to provide a meaningful and proper burial for their loved ones. ↗

— Jon Porter

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Congress needs strong parties, but it also needs the capacity to deal with budget and entitlement challenges that are likely beyond the reach of pure partisan exertion. ↗

— David E. Price

#beyond #budget #capacity #challenges #congress

I have also come to understand Congress' need for a bipartisan as well as a partisan capacity. ↗

— David E. Price

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I never believed that my service in the U.S. Congress should become a permanent career. ↗

— Mike Ross

#believed #career #congress #i #never

Imagine if, in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Gulf Coast residents had to wait on Democrats and Republicans to agree on cuts before receiving clean water or loans to rebuild. Congress' negotiations often come slow or not at all. ↗

— Cedric Richmond

#agree #before #clean #clean water #coast

Back in the mid-1980s, congressional hearings were held after we brought this litigation, and held up the first experiment. At that time, I went in front of Congress, along with the major agencies involved with this. ↗

— Jeremy Rifkin

#agencies #along #back #brought #congress

Alabama seniors all across the Third Congressional District continue facing high drug costs. ↗

— Mike Rogers

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