Richard Baker Quotes (21 Quotes)

There is great concern ... that bulldozers will run, people's property will be taken, and they will be dispossessed from their communities and unable to return, ... This proposal will not do that.

To get rich never risk your health. For it is the truth that health is the wealth of wealth.

In Louisiana we call this putting the fox in charge of the hen house,

He's finally found his own venture. We're happy for him but sad after this amount of time.

I was surprised to learn that Puccini wrote The Marriage of Figaro, but much encouraged by the substantial support for the teaching of music in schools.

It could have happened 100 years ago -- two powerful senators struggling with the meaning of the Constitution,

The main beneficiaries of this proposal are the affected residents, business and property owners,

It's a commitment that exceeds all the commitments we've had before, ... I think there's a sincerity in his expressions that will translate into effectiveness.

It's an economic boost to the community.

It's certainly alright to introduce what you think is appropriate, but it's not mutually exclusive, ... What the House and Senate passes is ultimately what matters most.

I would be very hard pressed to think of a good historical analogy. I don't think there is one.

she was a brave, brave woman. She stood up and sat down at a moment in American history, when very few other people thought that was appropriate or had the courage to do it - in 1955. She said, 'Why should I be a second-class citizen I'm an American, and that's all that should really matter. I'm willing to take the consequences.' And she did. She became a role model for generations that followed. She certainly has to be in the front rank of American heroes.

Business will be pretty brisk for the next couple of months, once they get power and they get water out of the city.

The Senate has used a variety of tools over the years to get the attention of the executive branch, ... It's their prerogative to do it, whether it's a filibuster or a hold.

What we enable with the passage of this bill is the creation of an independent regulator with all the tools necessary to protect the taxpayer, ... This is a fair compromise.

There will be some words said in her honor and probably a prayer or two, and probably a military color guard of some sort, presumably one or more wreaths. So there will be sort of a decorous atmosphere in this majestic Rotunda.

The British may not know much about music, but they certainly loves the noise it makes.

Now your people that live out there and your vacationers have no water,

The encouraging performance of our health and beauty businesses in a tough retail climate reflects our renewed focus and investment in these growing markets,

The police, firefighters and paramedics do so much for our city. We chose September 11 each year, not only because it is a day of remembrance, but also it is a day to give thanks for all that we have.

The nature of the Senate for most of its history has been an organization of white men. That's just a fact. No question about it.