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I was a Georgia state legislator for a great many years Picture Quote #1

Medical decisions have been politicized. What doctor wants a state legislator in his consulting room? Picture Quote #1

In all forms of government the people is the true legislator Picture Quote #1

Music, of all the liberal arts, has the greatest influence over the passions, and it is that to which the legislator ought to give the greatest encouragement Picture Quote #1

The legislator should direct his attention above all to the education of youth; for the neglect of education does harm to the constitution. The citizen should be molded to suit the form of government under which he lives. For each government has a peculiar character which originally formed and which continues to preserve it. The character of democracy creates democracy, and the character of oligarchy creates oligarchy Picture Quote #1

The electors see their representative not only as a legislator for the state but also as the natural protector of local interests in the legislature; indeed, they almost seem to think that he has a power of attorney to represent each constituent, and they trust him to be as eager in their private interests as in those of the country Picture Quote #1

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You have the biggest impact on controlling, on affecting local lives as mayor. It’s so much more important than being a state legislator Picture Quote #1

Legislator, n. A person who goes to the capital of his country to increase his own; one who makes laws and money Picture Quote #1

No man can be a competent legislator who does not add to an upright intention and a sound judgment a certain degree of knowledge of the subject on which he is to legislate Picture Quote #1

But there is merit even in the mentally retarded legislator. He asks the questions that everyone is afraid to ask for fear of seeming simple Picture Quote #1

There’s no conscious plan here; my whole life in politics as a state legislator and in Congress has been about strengthening the middle class Picture Quote #1

I remember coming to this college in the 1960s as a new legislator when a road divided the campus - and it was not fully paved at that - and no wall defined the campus from the highway Picture Quote #1

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Any legislator who says he doesn’t see the downside hasn’t done his homework Picture Quote #1

Must the citizen ever for a moment, or in the least degree, resigns his conscience to the legislator? Why has every man a conscience then? I think that we should be men first, and subjects afterward Picture Quote #1

Music of all the arts has the most influence on the passions and the legislator should give it the greatest encouragement Picture Quote #1

Music, of all the liberal arts, has the greatest influence over the passions, and is that to which the legislator ought to give the greatest encouragement Picture Quote #1

One legislator accused me of having a 19th century attitude on law and order. That is a totally false charge. I have an 18th century attitude. That is when the Founding Fathers made it clear that the safety of law abiding citizens should be one of government’s primary concerns Picture Quote #1

Immortality awaits the legislator fortunate enough to have a significant law named after him. Think of Pell grants or Stafford loans for students, Sarbanes-Oxley to regulate Wall Street, or the Hyde Amendment on abortions Picture Quote #1

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Being a new mother was a joyful and sometimes overwhelming experience - and as the first Missouri female state legislator to have a baby while in office, having heath care for myself and my son gave me some needed peace of mind Picture Quote #1

You cannot have man legislating and playing God in Parliament, and at the same time believe that Allah is the only legislator Picture Quote #1

I remember coming to this college in the 1960s as a new legislator when a road divided the campus - and it was not fully paved at that - and no wall defined the campus from the highway Picture Quote #1

Whether you’re an opera singer, a legislator or customer service operator, there is a way that we can find common ground with our audience - be they young or old, Democrats or Republicans, rich or poor, religious or secular Picture Quote #1

The laws only can determine the punishment of crimes, and the authority of making penal laws can only reside with the legislator, who represents the whole society united by the social compact Picture Quote #1

During my time as a state legislator, I’ve pushed for significant investment in public school districts. In Congress, I would look forward to increasing federal public investment in education through initiatives like Race to the Top Picture Quote #1

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We ought to be very cautious in the prosecution of magic and heresy. The attempt to put down these two crimes may be extremely perilous to liberty, and may be the origin of a number of petty acts of tyranny if the legislator be not on his guard; for as such an accusation does not bear directly on the overt acts of a citizen, but refers to the idea we entertain of his character Picture Quote #1

It is clearly better that property should be private, but the use of it common; and the special business of the legislator is to create in men this benevolent disposition Picture Quote #1

What I have absolutely no sympathy with is the legislator, the man who seeks, for his own profit, to exploit the weaknesses of those who are unable to help themselves and then to fasten some moral superscription upon it. This I loathe so much that I cannot conceivably explain how much it is Picture Quote #1

I have a proven record as an effective legislator, which I believe is my greatest asset Picture Quote #1

As a legislator, I saw how effective I could be by being transparent, posting and explaining all of my votes Picture Quote #1

In a constitutional democracy the moral content of law must be given by the morality of the framer or legislator, never by the morality of the judge Picture Quote #1

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I was a Georgia state legislator for a great many years (Legislator Quotes) Medical decisions have been politicized. What doctor wants a state legislator in his consulting room? (Legislator Quotes) In all forms of government the people is the true legislator (Legislator Quotes) Music, of all the liberal arts, has the greatest influence over the passions, and it is that to which the legislator ought to give the greatest encouragement (Legislator Quotes) The legislator should direct his attention above all to the education of youth; for the neglect of education does harm to the constitution. The citizen should be molded to suit the form of government under which he lives. For each government has a peculiar character which originally formed and which continues to preserve it. The character of democracy creates democracy, and the character of oligarchy creates oligarchy (Legislator Quotes) The electors see their representative not only as a legislator for the state but also as the natural protector of local interests in the legislature; indeed, they almost seem to think that he has a power of attorney to represent each constituent, and they trust him to be as eager in their private interests as in those of the country (Legislator Quotes) You have the biggest impact on controlling, on affecting local lives as mayor. It’s so much more important than being a state legislator (Legislator Quotes) Legislator, n. A person who goes to the capital of his country to increase his own; one who makes laws and money (Legislator Quotes) No man can be a competent legislator who does not add to an upright intention and a sound judgment a certain degree of knowledge of the subject on which he is to legislate (Legislator Quotes) But there is merit even in the mentally retarded legislator. He asks the questions that everyone is afraid to ask for fear of seeming simple (Legislator Quotes) There’s no conscious plan here; my whole life in politics as a state legislator and in Congress has been about strengthening the middle class (Legislator Quotes) I remember coming to this college in the 1960s as a new legislator when a road divided the campus - and it was not fully paved at that - and no wall defined the campus from the highway (Legislator Quotes) Any legislator who says he doesn’t see the downside hasn’t done his homework (Legislator Quotes) Must the citizen ever for a moment, or in the least degree, resigns his conscience to the legislator? Why has every man a conscience then? I think that we should be men first, and subjects afterward (Legislator Quotes) Music of all the arts has the most influence on the passions and the legislator should give it the greatest encouragement (Legislator Quotes) Music, of all the liberal arts, has the greatest influence over the passions, and is that to which the legislator ought to give the greatest encouragement (Legislator Quotes) One legislator accused me of having a 19th century attitude on law and order. That is a totally false charge. I have an 18th century attitude. That is when the Founding Fathers made it clear that the safety of law abiding citizens should be one of government’s primary concerns (Legislator Quotes) Immortality awaits the legislator fortunate enough to have a significant law named after him. Think of Pell grants or Stafford loans for students, Sarbanes-Oxley to regulate Wall Street, or the Hyde Amendment on abortions. (Legislator Quotes) Being a new mother was a joyful and sometimes overwhelming experience - and as the first Missouri female state legislator to have a baby while in office, having heath care for myself and my son gave me some needed peace of mind. (Legislator Quotes) You cannot have man legislating and playing God in Parliament, and at the same time believe that Allah is the only legislator. (Legislator Quotes) I remember coming to this college in the 1960s as a new legislator when a road divided the campus - and it was not fully paved at that - and no wall defined the campus from the highway. (Legislator Quotes) Whether you’re an opera singer, a legislator or customer service operator, there is a way that we can find common ground with our audience - be they young or old, Democrats or Republicans, rich or poor, religious or secular. (Legislator Quotes) The laws only can determine the punishment of crimes, and the authority of making penal laws can only reside with the legislator, who represents the whole society united by the social compact. (Legislator Quotes) During my time as a state legislator, I’ve pushed for significant investment in public school districts. In Congress, I would look forward to increasing federal public investment in education through initiatives like Race to the Top. (Legislator Quotes) We ought to be very cautious in the prosecution of magic and heresy. The attempt to put down these two crimes may be extremely perilous to liberty, and may be the origin of a number of petty acts of tyranny if the legislator be not on his guard; for as such an accusation does not bear directly on the overt acts of a citizen, but refers to the idea we entertain of his character (Legislator Quotes) It is clearly better that property should be private, but the use of it common; and the special business of the legislator is to create in men this benevolent disposition (Legislator Quotes) What I have absolutely no sympathy with is the legislator, the man who seeks, for his own profit, to exploit the weaknesses of those who are unable to help themselves and then to fasten some moral superscription upon it. This I loathe so much that I cannot conceivably explain how much it is (Legislator Quotes) I have a proven record as an effective legislator, which I believe is my greatest asset (Legislator Quotes) As a legislator, I saw how effective I could be by being transparent, posting and explaining all of my votes (Legislator Quotes) In a constitutional democracy the moral content of law must be given by the morality of the framer or legislator, never by the morality of the judge (Legislator Quotes)

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