Alcee Hastings Quotes (D-FL)
“an arrangement was made whereby the adjudicatory hearing won’t go forward.” – July 29, 2010 to Brian Beutler regarding charges against Charlie Rangel
I personally feel Democrats need to stop playing footsie with Charlie Crist. We have an opportunity for a young man with excellent credentials to be the nominee, and here they go finding excuses. – July 2010 on Obama and other Democrats need to support Kendrick Meek
I wish that I had been there when Thomas Edison made the remark that I think applies here: ‘There ain’t no rules around here — we’re trying to accomplish something.’ And therefore, when the deal goes down, all this talk about rules, we make ‘em up as we go along… – March 20, 2010 during discussions for Health Care Reform (see video below)
If Sarah Palin isn’t enough of a reason for you to get over whatever your problem is with Barack Obama, then you damn well had better pay attention. Anybody toting guns and stripping moose don’t care too much about what they do with Jews and blacks. So, you just think this through. – September 24, 2008 trying to argue that Sarah Palin is simply out of touch with the mainstream
If Americans want to see results instead of rhetoric, if taxpayers would like solutions instead of sound bites, and hard work instead of horse trading, I suggest you take a short look, and it won’t take much longer, at the accomplishments of this Congress.
The Middle East is literally going up in flames, as is California, and Katrina’s problems haven’t been solved, and Congress’ response is to criticize Federal judges.
I find it difficult to believe that God would want us to strip the courts of their powers to interpret the laws of this land, albeit with the divergent opinions. I shudder that my colleagues do not understand the dynamics of the Federal judiciary.
I am pleased to see that many of the world’s leaders have publicly recognized that the crisis in the Middle East was deliberately incited by terrorist organizations.
The actions of the terrorist organizations, Hezbollah, in Lebanon, and Hamas, in Gaza, against Israel are unconscionable. Instead of working towards peace, these terrorist organizations have chosen to perpetuate the violence.
Unprovoked attacks on Israel’s borders, murdering Israeli soldiers, taking Israeli hostages and showering rockets targeting and killing Israeli civilians are not furthering any legitimate goal.
Not just Christians and Jews, but also Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus and the followers of many other religions believe in values like peace, respect, tolerance and dignity. These are values that bring people together and enable us to build responsible and solid communities.
Given the fact that most religions share basic values, it is most unfortunate that religious people can be played off against each other so easily. One possible reason for this may be that people do not know enough about other people’s beliefs.
Moreover, I want us to urge political and religious leaders, and all peoples of the world, to move forward in a conciliatory spirit, to deal with religious matters in a responsible and balanced way, and to focus on their common grounds.
The Desk of Brian recommends:
Blacks and Politics by Dr. Walter Williams
Hillary Clinton compares Arizona shooter to Islamic Extremists
Nancy Pelosi Quotes (upd: tells UAW we’re back & up to the fight)
Harry Reid Quotes (UPD: “The Tea Party is going away”)Hank Johnson Quotes
Glenn Beck Quotes (UPD: Shoot People in the head)
Louis CK Quotes (UPD: To Donald Rumsfeld – Are you a lizard?)
Joe Biden Quotes (UPD: US in Afghanistan until 2014)
