"Peace and commerce with foreign nations could be more effectually and cheaply cultivated by a common agent; therefore they gave the Federal Government the sole management of our relations with foreign governments."

-- Robert Toombs

#Government Quotes #Agents Quotes #Common Quotes

“People say conversation is a lost art; how often I have wished it were.”
“Dear God, don't let us confine Easter to Easter.”
“The Brown decision promised that every child, regardless of the color of his or her skin, would have unequivocal access to quality education and an equal opportunity to pursue his/her dreams”
“I declare the 20th Winter Games closed. I call upon the youth of the world to assemble four years from now in Vancouver, to celebrate the 21st Olympic Winter Games.”
“Ann Sothern's dressing room...was unbelievably lush and beautiful. More elegant than many homes I've been in.”
“He who desires nothing but God is rich and happy.”
“I rise to taste the dawn, and find that love alone will shine today.”
“I like the enthusiasm but not the insincerity of Los Angeles.”

Source : "'I think I'm quite good at my job'". Interview with Gareth McLean, www.theguardian.com. July 26, 2002.

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