What passes for real debate in Washington often seems more like an echo chamber, with politicians talking at politicians.
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This is a chance for me to listen and learn. There's no more important and rewarding part of my job.Bill Delahunt
Brick and mortar businesses - and the communities that depend on them - cannot continue to bear an unfair sales tax burden from which their on-line competitors are effectively exempt.
Bill Delahunt
It's hard to exaggerate the importance of preserving the financial integrity of Social Security.
Bill Delahunt
Uncollected sales taxes on Internet purchases cost the states more than $16 billion in 2001.
Bill Delahunt
Governors of both political parties face a stark choice between unpopular tax increases and drastic cuts in Medicaid, education, public safety and other essential services.
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Based on Topics: Politics QuotesFinally, gentleman, from the considerations above mentioned, as I cannot consistently with my own honor, nor with utility to my country, considering the manner in which Business is transacted here, remain any longer in this chair, I now resign it.
Henry Laurens
You desire that which exceeds my humble powers, but I trust in the compassion and mercy of the All-powerful God.
Saint Stephen
A complete woman is probably not a very admirable creature. She is manipulative, uses other people to get her own way, and works within whatever system she is in.
Anita Brookner