Of those who say nothing, few are silent.

Let us forget the frustrations of the past and think of our unfulfilled potential.

Ninety-nine percent of the time, if you're straight with the press, they'll be straight with you.

I regard myself as a grand juror waiting to hear the evidence from the prosecutor, the Judiciary Committee. I'm diametrically opposed to Nixon and everything he stands for, but I want to see the evidence of high crimes and misdemeanors first.

You can't assume anything in politics. That's why every Saturday I walk around my district. I talk to the longshoremen in Charlestown. I listen to the people in East Boston and their concern on the airport noise. I walk down to the Star Market in Porter Square, and people tell me about meat prices.

You better take advantage of the good cigars. You don't get much else in that job.