Fisher Ames Quotes
As we manage our time I think we shall never get out of employment.
in the House of Representatives
Fisher Ames, 1758-1808, U.S. Congressman (Federalist, MA) and Harvard University President, Works, 1854
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The U. S. Senate had deteriorated to the point where Senators were only working 3 days per week—Tuesday through Thursday. The Senators would spend the other 4 days in their home states—usually raising money for the next election where millions of dollars will be needed.
Fisher Ames was a Representative in the United States Congress from the 1st Congressional District of Massachusetts. He was an important leader of the Federalist Party in the House, and was noted for his oratorical skill.