Quotes about "Politics & Government"

As long as Florida remains a swing state, Cuban exiles in Florida will remain a very powerful voting bloc. ”

People think the world of music is so great, and it's just not. It's so boring, the way music is conceived and then declawed for public consumption. ”

One of the most lethal mistakes a public official can make is raising taxes and not paying your own. ”

Contrary to what many secularists allege, the Constitution and Bill of Rights did not 'privatize' religion and quarantine it from the public square. ”

Fighting public corruption is essential to preserving a working democracy that people have confidence in. I said that time and again on the campaign trail, and that's why it's such a high priority for me. ”

Meaningful ethics reform is vital to restoring public confidence in Missouri's political system. ”

Through the 1980s and '90s, evangelicals sought to turn back the forces of secularization. Groups like the Moral Majority and the Christian Coalition pressed for laws recognizing Christianity's unique place in American life, including laws that would allow prayer in public schools and Christian displays in public places. ”

Abortion is not a right. It is a violent act against the defenseless. It violates every principle of morality and should be barred by American law. Until that day, I fully support bans on partial-birth abortion, third-trimester abortion, and indeed every limit that can receive public support. ”

If you abuse the public trust, we're going to find you, and and we're going to prosecute you. ”

People don't have any confidence in Jefferson City. There's incredible anger in the political establishment, and one of the reasons is special interests dominate the Capitol in our state. ”