It is easy to see how after receiving this adoration for a term or two most members become convinced they are indispensable.
Tom CoburnAn easily accessible and transparent database of contract information will bring sunshine into the confusing and sometimes shadowy practice of government contracting.
Tom CoburnThe career politicians in Washington had transformed a government "for the people" into a government for themselves and for special interests.
Tom CoburnIf we're to honor the heritage of our country, whether it be in terms of religious freedom, whether it be in terms of truly protecting life, protecting not just the unborn but who comes next, the infirm, the elderly, the maimed, the disabled - that's who comes next as we get into the budget crunch of taking care of those people in the years - I believe we ought to have that debate honest and openly.
Tom Coburn