Barney Frank Quotes

I've always been intrigued by the Senate, and admired many of the people who have served there.

When people say - 'Well, do you miss being a judge since you're in Congress,' I go - 'Only when I want people to sit down and shut up.'

I have come to the conclusion that one useless man is called a disgrace, that two are called a law firm, and that three or more become a congress.

I have been very happy in the House of Representatives.

Congress is full of good, decent, smart people who have devoted their lives to public service.

I was a Georgia state legislator for a great many years.

I can honestly say that being a United States Senator has been the honor of my life.

I'd worked at the White House for two years, and I'd read a bunch of White House memoirs because everybody who works at the White House, even for five minutes, writes a memoir usually not less than 600 pages long - and never without the word 'power' in the title.

…the Senate, a small body of egos…

The Congress is not a court of law but it is a court of public opinion.

I have been a civil servant and a politician for over 30 years.

The Senate is where the issues are, and most people there are career politicians.

Congress is best viewed from a distance - the farther the better - because up close, it is truly ugly.

Why would I want to run for Congress and continue to get tainted with all the things that people get tainted with as they come along the system.

I was on leave from local and regional politics, as long as I was a Minister.

I enjoyed my stay in the Congress. Most people do not. And too many people who have been elected really don't understand the nature of government.

Congress is dysfunctional.

One of the first members of Congress I met when I was first elected in 2008 was Barney Frank.

I've loved being in legislative office on a state level, and I think on a federal level there are so many more opportunities. I'm so excited to accomplish more.

Most senators are just going to work and trying to do a job.

When I was introduced to Johnson he was a freshman Congressman.

I happened to have the privilege of serving in Congress. It will be 16 years at the end of this term. And I think I made a difference here on important issues.

I was elected six times to represent southern Arizona, in the State Legislature and then in Congress.

Congress is like first grade, only not as well behaved.

I'm a politician. I run for office. That's my profession.