Quotes about Congress
Our representative democracy is not working because the Congress that is supposed to represent the voters does not respond to their needs. I believe the chief reason for this is that it is ruled by a small group of old men.
- Shirley Chisholm
As bad as the Obama administration is at trying to legislate without legislators, all too often, Congress is responsible for handing them the 'pen and phone.'
- Todd Young
Congress should not establish a religion, and enforce the legal observation of it by law, nor compel men to worship God in any Manner contrary to their conscience.
- James Madison
To take a single step beyond the boundaries specially drawn around the powers of Congress is to take possession of a boundless field of power, no longer susceptible to definition.
- Thomas Jefferson
If I studied all my life, I couldn't think up half the number of funny things passed in one session of congress.
- Will Rogers
There is good news from Washington today. Congress is deadlocked and can't act.
- Will Rogers
The difference between death and taxes is death doesn't get worse every time Congress meets.
- Will Rogers
Five people in robes said they are bigger than the voters of California and Congress combined. And bigger than God. May He forgive us all.
- Mike Huckabee
We are more united than ever before. I think this was exemplified in a very moving way when the members of our Congress stood shoulder to shoulder the other day and sang God Bless America.
- Billy Graham