A politician never forgets the precarious nature of elective life. We have never established a practice of tenure in public office.

What is inherently wrong with the word 'politician' if the fellow has devoted his life to holding public office and trying to do something for his people?

Seldom has a politician left public office with more self-generated fanfare than Sen. William S. Cohen.

American public opinion is like an ocean, it cannot be stirred by a teaspoon.

Most of the people who are in elective office in Washington, D.C., they have held public office before. How's that workin' for you?

Occupying public office simply means,it is time to brandish your good name to the world.