Congressman Quotes

When there would be changes, they'd staff up the Social Security offices. Every congressman would staff up the office. Every mayor had a Social Security specialist so at the local level they could help people see how their benefits changed... The aggregate long list of choices - calling an 800 number, going to a website - is just very hard for seniors. - Robert Blendon

When the congressman issued the invitation I sure didn't want to let that fall, so I've spent an enormous amount of time on this thing. This is something I really want to do because I believe it's really important for us to find out. - Ron Goforth

When I was introduced to Johnson he was a freshman Congressman. - Erich Leinsdorf

When he visits New York today, Chairman Dean should repudiate the ugly race baiting by Congressman Rangel and other Democrats. At a time when all Americans need to come together, Rangel's attempt to divide Americans along racial lines for political gain is unacceptable. - Ken Mehlman

When Congressman DeLay gets on the House floor today and accuses us of being in the White House's pocket, it's a bold face lie ... we're not part of the spin machine. What they're threatened by is our independence. - David Talbot

When Al Gore went to the Congress, he was (a) fairly conservative, Southern Democratic congressman from rural Tennessee. But as he learned more about national issues and he saw the tragedies happening because of gun violence all across the country, he's grown. - Mike Barnes

What's interesting with Congressman Tancredo is his message hasn't changed a bit. He's saying the same thing he was saying eight years ago. The issue has changed from one of being tangential to one of being mainstream. That's given him credibility. - Fred Elbel

Whatever the congressman wants to do, that's his prerogative. We're still reviewing the report ourselves and are still deciding which steps are appropriate. - Dave Bary

What the voters told us in the 2010 election was that they wanted a change. And I believe a moderate approach with a dedication to working across the aisle, something I know is important to both me and Congressman Shuler, is the best way forward. - Joe Donnelly

What the primary voters are going to see is that Congressman DeLay has 30 years of leadership in local politics, and the last 10 years nationally. (His opponents) have 30 years of catching up to do over the next six weeks. - Shannon Flaherty