I have spent my career trying to get Congressmen to spend the people's money as if it were their own. But I have failed.

The amount of money we spend on education is important, but not nearly as important as how the money is spent.

The limousine is the ultimate ego trip, the supreme sign of success. It shouts: Hey, this guy is really and truly Mr Big.

Power always has to be kept in check; power exercised in secret, especially under the cloak of national security, is doubly dangerous.

The biggest danger for a politician is to shake hands with a man who is physically stronger, has been drinking and is voting for the other guy.

The biggest danger for a politician is to shake hands with a man who is physically stronger, has been drinking and is voting for the other guy.