When I give a man an office, I watch him carefully to see whether he is swelling or growing.

Every man who takes office in Washington either grows or swells, and when I give a man an office, I watch him carefully to see whether he is growing or swelling.

The method of political science is the interpretation of life; its instrument is insight, a nice understanding of subtle, unformulated conditions.

I will not speak with disrespect of the Republican Party. I always speak with respect of the past.

I've always loved to cook. It helps me to relax and gives me peace. It's my nourishment.

In Washington, D.C., in 2006, Democrats had long since given up on the war in Iraq in terms of any tangible political support for it. The new factor was the Republicans were beginning to give up as well, and they were truly challenging the strategy and the lack of success.

From the day war conquered the skies, nothing could check its progress.

The tax code is not the only area where the administration is helping the rich get richer and the poor get poorer. It has spent $155 billion for an unnecessary war driven by fear.