Students of American history will recall that the important place where work gets done in the legislative body, almost without exception, is in the committees, more so than on the floor although sometimes more attention is paid to the floor.
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Joseph de Maistre
I have had time to analyze my feelings. I am certain that they are totally neurotic, sexist, silly, and a big waste of time.
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The truth is, this being errand boy to one hundred and fifty thousand people tires me so by night I am ready for bed instead of soirees.
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