(133 quotes found)
“It ought to be done by the elected officials themselves because they have the credibility. And it's not like we aren't willing to help.”
Jon Kyl
“Once you kind of end the money chase, elected officials are far less susceptible to some of the attractions that lobbyists can offer — i.e. travel, food, gifts, campaign contributions. Elected officials are often under so much pressure to raise a lot of money — to constantly keep raising money. That's why they have these close ties with lobbyists. Lobbyists help them raise money.”
Mary Boyle
“It is criminal that the Democratic elected officials allowed this country to invade Iraq, and it is criminal that they continue to support an illegal war.”
Aaron Dixon