The traits in career politicians the public detests most are produced when ego triumphs over principle.

The voting records of virtually every member of Congress reveal that the oath of office is more a ceremonial gesture than a sacred commitment.

Careerism: the self-centered philosophy of governing to win the next election above all else.

I can't see the country electing another Bush, i love Jeb Bush - I think he's a nice guy. I just can't see it.

People that had the guts to put their loyalty to the Constitution ahead of their loyalty to their political party were citizen legislators.

Welfare reform happened with reconciliation; half the Democrats voted for it. The Bush tax cuts happened with reconciliation; twelve Democratic Senators voted for it. You didn't have a real partisan issue on those times that it was used

The problem that faces our country today, the last 30 years we have lived off the future, and the bill is coming due. So there cannot be anything that is not put on the table. There will not be one American that will not be called to sacrifice. Those that are more well-to-do will be called to sacrifice to a greater extent.