Quotes About Washington

In Washington, the venerable were often vulnerable.

He found Washington at once august and disgusting.

Pharmaceuticals were the most profitable industry in the country, and the pharmaceutical lobby was by far the biggest in Washington.*

He didn't seem to understand yet was that I didn't really care about the ways of Washington.

I would love to see a march on Washington that says 'Save our Social Security'.

The policy of the victors after World War II in contrast to the Treaty of Versailles and the reparations exacted after World War I is an actual case of learning from experience and putting what was learned into practice—an opportunity that does not often present itself. The occupation of Japan according to a post-surrender policy drafted in Washington, approved by the Allies and largely carried out by Americans, was a remarkable exercise

Washington's incessant need for NEW assessments testifies to uncertainty in the capital.

Two hundred years of human aggression, greed and the madness of power reveal a record that blots the rejoicing of that happy night in Philadelphia, and reminds us how slow is the pace of "melioration" and how mediocre is the best we have made of what Washington and Greene and Morgan and their half-clad soldiers "without the shadow of a blanket" fought through bitter winters to achieve.

The fact-finding mission was now the traditional Washington substitute for policy.

When I first ran for Congress, I decided that I would not take pledges to vote for or against any issue. I believe the practice of taking pledges contributes to the worst of the partisan gridlock in Washington, preventing many members of Congress from even considering a reasonable compromise offered by the other side.

Too often in Washington, we only look at the recipient side: How does the budget affect either those who receive or don't receive benefits.

I have one anecdote about the FBI breaking into an embassy in Washington, and under Hoover, they had this sort of ruse whereby they didn't want to recommend a break-in that might be a big flap and cause all kinds of problems.

You know what, as I look back on that year, I was very excited on joining the Washington Redskins.

I grew up a Washington Redskins fan, right? I've always wanted to play for the team as a kid. I always had dreams and aspirations to play for that team. So, for them to change the name, it really hurt. It hurt deep down inside.

I believe in Daniel Snyder. I believe in his great passion for the Washington Redskins.

Wall-to-wall coverage of the political intrigue in Washington focuses on which Capitol Hill players won the daily news cycle, with barely any reference to the communities and lives where politicians' decisions actually hit home.

I know what I am in Washington to do: I'm here to fight for hardworking families.

I am a pretty level-headed person, but that person, Harry Reid, has been the most destructive entity in Washington when it comes to civility. By far.

Members of Congress wear two hats: one as Washington legislator, the other as listener and community leader back home.

Although it shouldn't be, men behaving badly is sort of an occupational hazard for those working in Washington.

I would never, ever in my life say, 'I want to go to Washington to heal the soul of Washington.'

I felt like there was a real opportunity to help people understand that if you're concerned about what's happening in Washington, then you have voice. And that voice is your vote.

Too often, it's the Washington way to hide, point fingers, and try to place blame on someone else.

I go, and I lobby for seniors on the Hill in Washington, D.C., and I've fought to have the Older Americans Act reauthorized, so I believe that my voice has been used for a lot of good.