American politician who served as the 35th president of the United States
I don't like to be bored.
There's some jerks. There's some big egos. There are a few that think they're one of the Founding Fathers... in both parties.
I try to speak plainly so that my constituents who don't follow the nuances of government like I do, because they're too busy earning a real living, can understand the issues before me. None of this stuff is brain surgery.
In theory, the MSRB is supposed to protect the public interest, investors, and state and local governments. In practice, the MSRB membership structure is more shaded toward protecting the financial professionals who broker the deals.
I don't like traffic cameras. In fact, I hate them. But that doesn't mean I can break the speed limit and run red lights to get to a New Orleans Saints game.
The truth of the matter is that Iran is a cancer.
The federal election statutes are primarily meant to be civil. That doesn't mean that you can't have a criminal violation of the FEC provisions, but that's just my personal opinion.
Everybody who makes any kind of policy needs to substitute teach. But you've got to be a real teacher. You can't just go to a couple of classes with the regular teacher there. It is an incredibly hard job.
Sometimes I'll jot a clever turn of phrase down. Sometimes I'll just remember it.
A good lawyer is going to try to protect her client.