I have been in Congress for more than a half century. I have lived through times of fear and times of hope. Of despair and of achievement. I have... →
Robert Byrd
But as important as the job to be done by government in the neighborhoods, the people must also be involved.
Jane Byrne
If all of us would require the same level of performance from ourselves as we expect from government, this city will forever be the city that works.
The people ask much, often more than any government can give. We must resist the temptation to promise solutions to all problems.
But always I was a private citizen whose activities in government or political party were appointive.
If for no other reason than the energy crisis now facing this country, the federal government should be eager to become partners with us in... →
The cooperation of government at its different levels is important and can only be achieved as long as the people of Chicago are directly involved in... →
The nearest approach to immortality on earth is a government bureau.
James F. Byrnes
I have come to Germany to learn at first hand the problems involved in the reconstruction of Germany and to discuss with our representatives the... →
When there is a lack of honor in government, the morals of the whole people are poisoned.
Herbert Hoover