I don't think it's the function of Congress to function well. It should drag its heels on the way to decision.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Congress is dysfunctional.
Congress seems to thrive on breaking promises and passing unfunded mandates down to local government. It's really just a matter of priorities.
I've had a growing conviction that Congress is not operating as it should. There is much too much partisanship and not enough progress.
When Congress legislates in haste, it often causes more problems than it solves. But Congress rarely reconsiders its mistakes.
When it comes to helping make the country strong, we in Congress have an important role to play.
The Congress is a dysfunctional institution; it's broken. One of our three branches of government is broken.
You can see how dysfunctional this Congress is.
Congress is functioning the way the Founding Fathers intended-not very well. They understood that if you move too quickly, our democracy will be less responsible to the majority.
Congress must take responsibility for a new positive direction - an innovative agenda that will lead to a more secure America. Secure communities, secure economies, and a secure quality of life.
Congress should get the job done.