It wasn't until after I was reelected in 1982 that I thought of myself as a long-term member of Congress.
From Barney Frank
Pat Moynihan could write books with one hand and legislate with the other. I can't; I have a short attention span. The slightest distraction would take me away from writing.
Most people who are activists and are concerned about issues get their information from sources which reinforce their opinions and give them the facts that they want to hear.
I am not a great theologian. I know there is a theological concept called invincible ignorance in which a strong enough faith binds you to any facts to the contrary.
I have been mislabeled as a big advocate of low-income home ownership over rental.
Lawyers are very, very good at keeping you out of prison, but they will sacrifice your reputation and credibility to do so.
For most of my life, I have eaten to deal with stress.
And unless you think there is a serious chance you're going to jail, don't listen to your lawyer.
In America, unlike England, unlike Israel, unlike Japan, other democracies, we have elections that have staggered terms.
I will tell you, I'm a lousy cook, but I think I'm a pretty good judge of a good meal.
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