An unvirtuous citizenry tend to elect representatives who will pander to their covetous lustings.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Upon you, fellow-citizens, as the representatives of the States and the people, is wisely devolved the legislative power.
The real breeders of discontent and alien doctrines of government and philosophies subversive of good citizenship are such as these who take the law into their own hands.
Pity the poor senator or representative trying to stay alive in the political jungle. At every turn, there's a danger: a constituent who actually wants something done. Or worse, a campaign donor who might be offended by that something.
I see myself as a person who wants to serve the constituents within my district and find a way to move those who are not in our position philosophically to our position.
If the people should elect, they will never fail to prefer some man of distinguished character, or services; some man, if he might so speak of continental reputation.
I always preach that you have to be active as a citizen no matter what, and some people just voting as an excuse not to do anything.
You must see the persons who are in charge - persons you can punish or vote for.
Once it becomes impossible for members of Congress to make a career of legislative service, the temptation to bend a vote for whatever reason may yield to the better angels of their nature.
As a citizen, you need to know how to be a part of it, how to express yourself - and not just by voting.
I am the epitome of a citizen legislator.