"When the concept of Social Security came before the House, every Republican but one voted against it. Had it not been for the Democrats, Social Security would never have passed, and our older people would not have this great support that our people provide. It has been my experience that Democrats generally vote to protect the people, while Republicans seem to try to protect the interests of big business."

-- Sam Rayburn

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“I think it's just that the private lives of our public leaders are so much more exposed today that if you're sensitive to protecting your family, it's much harder to not get defensive when somebody asks you those really rude questions about what your wife and your children are thinking and feeling at that exact moment.”
“People like us we gotta stick together Keep your head up nothing lasts forever.”
“The global economy is becoming a place where women are more successful than men, and these economic changes are starting to rapidly affect our culture - what our romantic comedies look like, what our marriages look like, what our dating lives look like, and our new set of superheroes.”
“Principles focusing on equality and fairness, those are principles that we can't let go of.”
“If you ever expect life to be fair, you are in for a shocking disappointment. Life is what it is. Fair is something we made up.”
“There is no reason not to support energy exploration in ANWR.”
“Mystical bliss, joy and rapture arises when you realize the inner Sun.”
“Live how you want to live, not being influenced by others around you.”

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