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I have had lobbyists, and I have had some very good ones. They could do anything.

I want to make it clear that the lobbying sector does an important job. It is very useful to the government to hear the views of a broad range of groups to make sure we get the best.

Lobbying is a legitimate profession... Many congressional spouses act as lobbyists.

In reality, everybody in Congress is a stand-in for some kind of lobbyist. In many cases it's difficult to tell whether it's the companies that are lobbying the legislators or whether it's the other way around.

My role is not so much to lobby but be a sounding board for people. That's a more effective place for me to be.

I've made it clear that I'm not taking special interest PAC money or accepting donations from lobbyists - ever. I want to represent the interests of the citizens.

I'm not a lobbyist.

I am not a lobbyist. I am not a political activist. I am not a leader, as far as I'm concerned.

Success can be built on a strong relationship between a lobbyist and a single, powerful lawmaker.

I'm a lobbyist and had a career lobbying. The guy who gets elected or the lady who gets elected president of the United States will immediately be lobbying. They would be advocating to the Congress, they'll be lobbying our allies and our adversaries overseas. They'll be asking the business community and labor unions.