Larry Craig Quotes (32 Quotes)

Censure is a limp noodle across the wrist of the president. I think the way we vote on the articles will express the way we feel stronger than any censure vote.

The central theme for Lott is that as of January 20th Republicans are in the majority. We can't create an environment where we can't run the Senate.

I'm for anything that lets people come here to work legally. There are more protections for workers who are here legally than for those who are not. It's also safer for the workers and employers have a more consistent pool of workers.

Flag desecration is not a constitutional issue for the courts. It is a political one that belongs to the people.

For 18 months I have been working with the Air Force to try to bring stability to an air guard mission in the state of Idaho, and during that 18-month period, long before Iraqi Freedom, they really refused to work with us, ... So some weeks ago I did place a hold. It was very public. It was certainly not a secret thing.

There's a great deal we know about your industry there's a great deal the average citizen does not know. I must tell you, it's not terribly fun defending you. But I do.

The message I heard this morning, ... was a plea -- a very strong bipartisan plea that he take this issue to the American people and to the Congress in a straight up, forthright way for all of us to debate it and for our country to understand it.

Folks, when we're dealing with civil liberties, you don't compromise them.

Consumers are increasingly feeling that they are being taken for a ride.

Our letter has caused movement, but I'm not sure where that movement will lead.

I think that what we heard ... is devastating to the White House, ... Now we know why the White House fought right to the bitter end on disallowing those videotapes from coming to the floor.

Agreements are always the product of time and place.

We go after law enforcement where the American people say it ought to be,

If I had to vote now for immediate action against Iraq, I'd vote no,

Congress has a responsibility to make sure our taxpayer dollars are being spent responsibly and effectively, and at the same time, that our men and women in uniform have everything they need to carry out the War on Terror.

This bill is intended to do one thing, and that is to end the abuse that is now going on in the court system of America against law-abiding American businesses.

The November election changed the character of the United States Senate. Elections have consequences,

We do not take away the powers of surveillance. We do not take away the right and the power of the government to go after those who would do us wrong.

At the same time I recognize that taking away veterans' benefits on account of post-military service behavior is probably more complicated than it seems,

We must not tolerate politicians who infringe upon our right to defend ourselves from thieves and stalkers and rapists and murderers. And we must not tolerate the politician who simply says 'Pass another gun control law and call 9-1-1.'

The cost of gas has dislocated the economy and is sending it offshore, ... There is nothing more important in this country right now.

As somebody from Wyoming, it's always good to get that guy back to the West to remember his roots, as it is for me, ... Obviously, the West is changing, but it still has the values we appreciate.

Controlling infectious diseases abroad is domestic policy as much as foreign, ... Ignoring the problem by hamstringing proven programs is a disservice to U.S. citizens who are impacted by the wave of immigrants from these countries.

If the 1997 law cannot prevent the interment of a notorious serial killer, then what good is it ... One thing is certain already -- the parole loophole must be closed.

We can't wait until Congress is in session next February to address next year's supply challenges, ... By then it will be too late. ... Flu is a worldwide killer and the need for a vaccination is clear -- and yet, the market has dwindled to the point that the pullout of just one company can devastate our supply.

We came to Iraq to liberate them and to make our world a safer place.

Laws protecting the United States flag do not cut away at the freedom of speech guaranteed in the First Amendment... Congress made this position clear upon passage of the Flag Protection Act of 1989, which prohibited desecration of the flag.

Breast cancer deaths in America have been declining for more than a decade. Much of that success is due to early detection and better treatments for women. I strongly encourage women to get a mammogram.

A free state cannot exist, our free state of the United States collectively, cannot exist without the right of the people to defend themselves.

The simple truth is, the short-term solution is for the FDA to allow more importation of safe vaccines from other nations. But the long-term solution is to get more vaccine production within the U.S.

I urge calm and sensitivity to the fundamental civil liberties of our country.

been able to take the partisanship out of this issue, and I think that frightens the White House. They would like to make it a partisan battle. So they do risk, if they bring these congressman over here, re-injecting a partisan fight.