Ken Mehlman Quotes on Government (7 Quotes)

If you look at Reagan who had two failed Supreme Court nominees, who lost control of the Senate and had Iran-contra, did he still have a successful final three years Absolutely, ... One of the great strengths of this team has been from the beginning their ability to keep their eye on the big picture and long-term goals, while also dealing with short-term challenges.

All of these are priorities, all of these are reforms, ... And I'm confident that next year, we're going to maintain our majorities in the House and Senate.

Minnesota is very important. You're going to have a competitive race for the Senate, a competitive governor's race, you have an open seat in the 6th (Congressional) District, a state legislature that is closely divided, and a state that was very competitive in 2000 and 2004 and is likely to be again in 2008.

The Democrats' plan for 2006? Take the House and Senate and impeach the president. With our nation at war, is this the kind of Congress you want?

While some Democrats have acted irresponsibly in regards to this matter from the beginning, the president and Republicans in Congress have and will continue to focus on the American people's priorities strengthening the economy, winning the War on Terror, lowering energy costs and improving our schools.

While I don't dispute the fact that we have challenges in the current environment politically, I also believe 2006 as a choice election offers Republicans an opportunity if we make sure the election is framed in a way that will keep our majorities in the House and the Senate.

Why shouldn't future generations and young Americans have the choice to earn a higher rate of return? Why shouldn't they be able to own their own Social Security so that Congress can't spend it on other things?