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There's a big gap between public opinion polls and the vote in Washington, in Congress.

Public opinion shapes our destinies and guides the progress of human affairs.

There is obviously a gap between the public's perception of the role of U.S. foreign policy and the elite's perception.

In America, public opinion is the leader.

When I look at public opinion, I'm not far out of the mainstream. I'm in it, in many respects. In some respects, public opinion goes beyond anything I've ever said.

There are certain times when public opinion is the worst of all opinions.

Public opinion is no more than this: what people think that other people think.

Public policy is designed by spin doctors who aim to keep our heads below the water. The public good is not a consideration, and their self-serving agendas prevail over common sense.

I think on a whole host of issues Washington tends to be a lagging indicator on public opinion.