If it takes talking about unpleasant truths to change Washington, then so be it.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I haven't let Washington change me.
Oh, that all the things my father had told me about how disgusting Washington is are true. And again it's the system - there are lots of nice, well-meaning people there. But it's a sleazy place. And politics is all about doing favors.
In Washington, if someone disagrees with you, the problem must be your heart - you must be evil.
I've been a political junkie for a long time. I find the way Washington works is just fascinating to me.
I'm not a Washington person.
I'm not a career politician, so the ways of Washington may be a little obscure to me.
Washington's entire honesty of mind and his fearless look into the face of all facts are qualities which can never go out of fashion and which we should all do well to imitate.
Voters seem to understand what a big waste of time trying to change Washington is.
I don't think I'm really open to having Washington change me.
You don't change minds in Washington with sweet reason. You do it to the white light of public opinion.