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A public figure cannot control what people say in open meetings.

People who enjoy meetings should not be in charge of anything.

Say something personal, not from a publicist.

As Members of Congress, we should not be using public office for private gain.

Meetings are indispensable when you don't want to do anything.

I don't like to spend time in endless meetings talking about stuff that isn't going to get anything done. I have meetings, but they're short, prompt and to the point.

I try to talk about policy issues intelligently, I try very hard to avoid thought bubbles. I make sure my speeches are well researched and footnoted. I make sure I am not talking through my hat.

Judges should avoid commenting on a candidate for public office.

I hate having people sit in on meetings.

Part of the problem you have is that you don't have a dialogue between elected officials and their constituents. They've built these barricades, these barriers around themselves and tried to avoid interaction with their constituents.